the in German
the in German is je + comp., desto + comp., je + comp., je + comp., je + comp., umso + comp. — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in German
je + comp., desto + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
je + comp., je + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
je + comp., umso + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
umso
With a comparative, and often with for it, indicates a result more like said comparative. This can be negated with none.
den
Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun. [from 12th c.]
der
Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun. [from 12th c.]
der
das
der
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
den
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
der
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
die
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
das
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
dieser
Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective. [from 9th c.]
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "the" in German?
"the" in German is je + comp., desto + comp., je + comp., je + comp., je + comp., umso + comp.. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In German, "the" is je + comp., desto + comp., je + comp., je + comp., je + comp., umso + comp..
Are there other ways to say "the" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "the": je + comp., desto + comp., je + comp., je + comp., je + comp., umso + comp., umso, den, der.
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