Der Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Der" is mainly used as article meaning "the", "who" or "which". It is also used as pronoun.

Essential properties of "der"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "der" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Masculine singular definite article (nominative/accusative)"

"Der", when used with this meaning, acts as article.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mann geht zur Arbeit.The man goes to work.
  2. Ich sehe der Hund im Park.I see the dog in the park.
  3. Der Tisch ist aus Holz.The table is made of wood.

2.) "Masculine singular demonstrative or relative pronoun (nominative)"

"Der", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der, der zuerst kommt, wird belohnt.The one who comes first will be rewarded.
  2. Ich kenne den Mann, der dort steht.I know the man who stands there.
  3. Der ist es, von dem ich gesprochen habe.That's the one I was talking about.
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