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Des Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Des" is mainly used as article meaning "of the", "therefore" or "for that reason". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "des"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "des" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Genitive form of the masculine/neuter singular definite article"
"Des", when used with this meaning, acts as article.
- Definition: "Genitive form of the masculine and neuter singular definite article."
- Translation(s): of the
- Related word(s): der, die, das
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Auto des Mannes ist rot.
- Die Farbe des Himmels ist blau.
- Der Titel des Buches ist interessant.
2.) "Abbreviated form of 'deshalb', meaning 'therefore' or 'for that reason'"
"Des", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Abbreviated form of 'deshalb', indicating cause or reason."
- Translation(s): therefore, for that reason, hence, so
- Synonym(s): darum, deswegen
- Related word(s): deswegen, darum
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er war krank, des konnte er nicht kommen.
- Es regnete stark, des blieben wir zu Hause.
- Sie hatte viel zu tun, des kam sie spät.