Translation of German word "ein" to English
ein
/aɪn/
Meaning
ArticleAn unspecified example of (something); the indefinite article.
How to use
ein is the indefinite article ('a / an') for masculine and neuter nouns in the nominative singular (ein Mann, ein Kind). Negative form: kein.
🇬🇧 English
a / an (masc.)
Example
Der Lehrer erklärte, was „ein“ in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet.
The teacher explained what “ein” means in this context.
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What is the definition of the German word "ein"?▼
The German word "ein" is defined as: "An unspecified example of (something); the indefinite article."
What does the German word "ein" mean?▼
The German word "ein" means "a / an (masc.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ein"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "ein" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "ein"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Lehrer erklärte, was „ein“ in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet." (which translates as "The teacher explained what “ein” means in this context.").
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