German · word
den
the
/deːn/determiner
Meanings
- determiner · A1
Used before a masculine singular noun when it is the direct object of a sentence or follows an accusative preposition.
Ich nehme den Apfel.
- determiner · A1
Used before plural nouns of any gender in the dative case.
Wir helfen den Gästen.
- pronoun · A2
Used as a relative or demonstrative pronoun referring back to a masculine singular noun in the accusative case.
Das ist der Mann, den ich kenne.
Appears in 6 scenarios
Decline a receiptTell the cashier you don't need a paper receipt. Cancel an appointmentExplain that you cannot make it to your planned meeting. Reschedule a meetingSuggest a different day for your upcoming work meeting. Return a faulty itemExplain that your purchase is broken and ask for a refund. Ask for a different colorAsk a store clerk if an item comes in another color. Buy movie ticketsChoose your movie, pick your seats, and buy two tickets.
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