Translation of German word "denn" to English
denn
/dɛn/
Meaning
ConjunctionBy or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
How to use
The word 'denn' is a subordinating conjunction used to indicate cause or reason.
🇬🇧 English
denn
Example
Ich bleibe heute zu Hause, denn ich bin leider krank.
I'm staying at home today because unfortunately I'm sick.
Ich bin krank, denn ich habe etwas gegessen, das mir nicht gut tut.
I am sick, because I ate something that doesn't agree with me.
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- Ich bin müde, denn ich habe nicht geschlafen— I am tired, because I haven't slept
- Er ist krank, denn er hat Fieber— He is sick, because he has a fever
- Wir gehen nicht, denn es regnet— We are not going, because it's raining
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What is the definition of the German word "denn"?▼
The German word "denn" is defined as: "By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that."
What does the German word "denn" mean?▼
The German word "denn" means "denn" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "denn"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin müde, denn ich habe nicht geschlafen." (which translates as "I'm staying at home today because unfortunately I'm sick.").
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