Translation of German word "der" to English
der
/dɛr/
Meaning
ArticleUsed before a noun phrase, including a simple noun The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable... ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter.
How to use
Used in formal and informal writing, and in spoken language to indicate a specific noun or noun phrase.
🇬🇧 English
the (masc.)
Example
Sie waren überrascht, wie schnell sie das (mask.) konnten.
They were surprised at how quickly they could do it (mask.).
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- der Mann— the man
- die Frau— the woman
- das Haus— the house
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What is the definition of the German word "der"?▼
The German word "der" is defined as: "Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable... ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter."
What does the German word "der" mean?▼
The German word "der" means "the (masc.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "der"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "der" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "der"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Hund ist groß." (which translates as "They were surprised at how quickly they could do it (mask.).").
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