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"the" in German

Das
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Summary

The German translation for “the” is Das.

Examples of "the" in use

There are 56 examples of the German word for "the" being used:
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She didn’t want to sell the book. Sie wollte das Buch nicht verkaufen.
Do you want the water? Yes, please. Willst du das Wasser? Ja, bitte.
That’s the best for the both of us. Das ist das Beste für uns beide.
The man wants the chicken with cheese. Der Mann möchte das Hühnchen mit Käse.
I want the chicken with cheese, please. Ich möchte bitte das Hühnchen mit Käse.
What is the password for the computer? Was ist das Passwort für den Computer?
She complained because the food was cold. Sie beschwerte sich, weil das Essen kalt war.
Why are you visiting the United Kingdom? Warum besuchen Sie das Vereinigte Königreich?
Is the glass half full or half empty? Ist das Glas halb voll oder halb leer?
Who did you give the book to? Wem hast du das Buch gegeben?

Practice Lesson

"the" Practice (54)
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Lesson phrases
A witty remark makes the conversation fun.,
By the way, have you read that book?,
Do you want the water? Yes, please.,
Don’t forget to turn the light off.,
Every child has the right to education.,
I clean the board, I am, I become,
I go on the Internet almost every day.,
I want the chicken with cheese, please.,
I will find out how the medicine works.,
Is the glass half full or half empty?,
It was expensive; nevertheless, we bought the painting.,
Learning this language is a piece of cake.,
Life is short, you have to enjoy it!,
Misery never seems to be far away.,
She complained because the food was cold.,
She didn’t want to sell the book.,
Splash! there she jumped into the water.,
Splash, splash! the reed bent in every direction.,
That book scared the wits out of me.,
That was a fright for the poor duckling.
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