NOUN

dasDing/dɪŋ/thing; object; matter

Ding is a German noun that means thing, object, or matter. It is pronounced /dɪŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.an object, thing, or item(general)

a.a physical object or item

Auf dem Tisch liegen viele Dinge.—There are many things on the table.

2.something abstract, a matter or affair(abstract)

a.an issue or a matter

Das ist eine komplizierte Sache; solche Dinge passieren oft.—That is a complicated issue; such things happen often.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Ding—
Genitivedes Dings—
Dativedem Ding—
Accusativedas Ding—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ding" mean in English?
"Ding" means thing, object, or matter. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ding"?
"Ding" is pronounced /dɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ding" der, die, or das?
"Ding" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Ding"?
"Ding" is a noun in German.

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Make “Ding” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.