DETERMINER

das/das/the; that; this

das is a German determiner that means the, that, or this. It is pronounced /das/.

Definitions

1.the (definite article for neuter nouns)(article, neuter singular)

a.used before neuter singular nouns

Das Haus ist groß.—The house is big.

2.this; that (referring to something previously mentioned or pointed at)(demonstrative pronoun)

a.refers back to a previously stated thing or idea

Das ist interessant.—That is interesting.

Frequently asked questions

What does "das" mean in English?
"das" means the, that, or this. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "das"?
"das" is pronounced /das/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "das"?
"das" is a determiner in German.

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