DETERMINER

das/das/the; that; this

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

Definitions

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

a.definite article for neuter nouns

Das Haus ist alt.—The house is old.

2.that; this (refers to a thing or idea)(demonstrative pronoun)

a.referring to a previously mentioned 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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