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

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Summary

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

Pronounced the same

Recording	English	German	Learn
	of the	des	Learn

Examples of "the" in use

There are 8 examples of the German word for "the" being used:

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

Practice Lesson

"the" Practice (3)

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the (genitive singular for neuter nouns)

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He kept silent during the meeting.,

I felt uncomfortable during the conversation.

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