German

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Etymology

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From Gummi (rubber, gum) +‎ Bär (bear).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʊmiˌbɛːɐ̯/, /-beːɐ̯/
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  • Hyphenation: Gum‧mi‧bär

Noun

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Gummibär m (weak or mixed, genitive Gummibären or (informal) Gummibärs, plural Gummibären, diminutive Gummibärchen n)

  1. gummy bear

Usage notes

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  • The diminutive Gummibärchen is many times more common than Gummibär.

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