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birnenförmig

pear-shaped

adjective BEER-nen-foer-mikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Also means

wider at the bottom, narrower at the top

Usage Note

birnenförmig describes a shape that is rounded and wider at the base, narrowing toward the top like a pear (Birne). Used for body shapes, glass forms, decorative objects, and certain musical instruments like the lute.

Examples

"Die birnenförmige Vase war ein elegantes Dekorationsstück."

Natural Translation

The pear-shaped vase was an elegant decorative piece.

Literal Translation

The pear-shaped vase was an elegant decoration-piece.

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