In German
Q
Meaning: the letter Q, pronounced "koo"
Example sentences
QwieQualle.
Q as in Qualle (jellyfish).
DieQualleschwimmtimMeer.
The jellyfish swims in the sea.
Grammar note
German “Q” is named “koo” and, just like in English, is almost always followed by “u” — but the combination “qu” is pronounced “kv”, not “kw”.
Common mistake
Don't pronounce “qu” as the English “kw” (as in “queen”) — German “qu” is “kv”, so “Qualle” sounds like “Kvalle”.
Quick check
Which letter is named “koo” in German?
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How is “qu” pronounced in German?
As “kv”, not the English “kw”.
What word is used to demonstrate “Q”?
“Qualle” (jellyfish).