paar
Translation
a few, some, a couple of
Examples
Ich habe ein paar Fragen.
I have a few questions.
Wir bleiben ein paar Tage.
We are staying for a few days.
Hast du ein paar Euro für mich?
Do you have a few euros for me?
Grammar Patterns
ein paar ((plural noun)) a few (plural noun) I invited a few friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einige; Antonyms: viele
Etymology
From Latin 'par' (equal), related to English 'pair'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pair', but lowercase 'paar' means 'a few' (more than just two).