noun
pair, couple
A2
Paar: neuter noun meaning a pair (two matching items) or a couple (two people). Singular: das Paar; plural: die Paare. Common use: ein Paar (a pair/couple). Genitive singular: des Paares. Use depends on context—objects vs. people—same form but plural indicates multiple pairs.
Examples
Das Paar Schuhe passt mir nicht.
The pair of shoes doesn't fit me.
Wir sind ein Paar.
We are a couple.
Der Verkäufer gab dem Paar den Gutschein, obwohl der Rabatt eigentlich nur für Stammkunden galt.
The salesman gave the couple the voucher, although the discount was actually only for regular customers.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture two matching shoes to remember a 'Paar'
Like English 'pair'
das (neuter) — think 'das Paar' like 'das Team' (a unit)
Notes
As a noun 'Paar' is neuter and can mean either 'pair' (objects) or 'couple' (people) depending on context.