In German
A
Meaning: the letter A, pronounced "ah"
Example sentences
AwieApfel.
A as in Apfel (apple).
DerApfelistrot.
The apple is red.
Grammar note
German “A” is a long, open “ah” sound, close to the “a” in English “father” — never the “ay” sound English speakers default to.
Common mistake
Don't say the English letter name “ay” — German “A” is “ah”. Saying your name or spelling a word on the phone with the English sound will confuse a German listener.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How is German “A” different from English “A”?
German “A” is always “ah”, never the English “ay” sound.
What word is used to demonstrate “A”?
“Apfel” (apple).