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"the (genitive singular for neuter nouns)" in German

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The German translation for “the (genitive singular for neuter nouns)” is des.

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Examples of "the" in use

There are 8 examples of the German word for "the" being used:
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He kept silent during the meeting. Während des Treffens schwieg er.
Despite the rain, I went for a walk. Trotz des Regens bin ich spazieren gegangen.
The fans clenched their fists during the match. Die Fans ballten während des Spiels die Fäuste.
The flight was delayed because of the strike. Der Flug wurde wegen des Streiks verzögert.
I felt uncomfortable during the conversation. Ich habe mich während des Gesprächs unwohl gefühlt.
We need to maintain the momentum during the race. Wir müssen den Schwung während des Rennens beibehalten.
He acted very arrogantly during the conversation. Er hat sich während des Gesprächs sehr arrogant verhalten.
The spotlights illuminated the stage during the concert. Während des Konzerts beleuchteten Scheinwerfer die Bühne.

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Despite the rain, I went for a walk.,
He acted very arrogantly during the conversation.,
He kept silent during the meeting.,
I felt uncomfortable during the conversation.,
The fans clenched their fists during the match.,
The flight was delayed because of the strike.,
The spotlights illuminated the stage during the concert.,
We need to maintain the momentum during the race.
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