Par
In German, "par" is translated as Par.
The term refers to the standard number of strokes allowed to complete a hole in the game of golf.
Did you know?
- German orthography uses capitalization to change meaning: ein Paar with a capital 'P' refers to exactly two items, while ein paar with a lowercase 'p' means 'a few'.
- While Par refers to golf, the German word Paar with a double 'a' means 'pair' or 'couple'. They are homophones, meaning they sound identical in spoken conversation.
- German golfers often use English loanwords like 'Par' without any translation, but they follow German grammar rules, such as assigning it the gender 'das' (neuter).
Examples in context
- Er spielt dieses Loch mit Par.He is playing this hole at par.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are playing golf together.
- JuliaDas war ein toller Schlag, Lukas!That was a great shot, Lukas!
- LukasDanke, jetzt schaffe ich sicher das Par.Thanks, now I'll surely make par.
- JuliaIch glaube, ich brauche einen weiteren Schlag.I think I need one more stroke.
- LukasDann liegst du leider über Par.Then you are unfortunately over par.
