das
the (neuter)
Beginner Pronoun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/das/
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Cultural Note
'Das' doubles as both the neuter article and a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that.' Notably, 'das Mädchen' (the girl) is neuter because of the diminutive suffix '-chen,' which always makes a noun neuter regardless of natural gender.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Kind schläft.
The child is sleeping.
Das ist schön.
That is beautiful.
Das Wetter ist gut heute.
The weather is good today.