der Definition
a definite article in German corresponding to 'the' in English.
Using der: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "der" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Der Hund ist braun. (The dog is brown.)
Example
Ich sehe den Mann. (I see the man.)
Example
Der Junge isst einen Apfel. (The boy is eating an apple.)
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Summary: der in Brief
The German word 'der' [dɛr] is a definite article that corresponds to 'the' in English. It is used before masculine singular nouns, such as 'Der Hund ist braun.' (The dog is brown.)
