COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

denn/dɛn/because; for; (emphasizer in questions)

denn is a German coordinating conjunction that means because, for, or (emphasizer in questions). It is pronounced /dɛn/.

Definitions

1.because; for (introduces a reason or explanation)(causal link)

a.to indicate cause between two main clauses

Ich kann nicht kommen, denn ich bin krank.I can't come because I am ill.

2.used for emphasis in questions (often not translatable)(emphasis in questions)

a.adds emphasis, curiosity or surprise to a question

Was machst du denn hier?What are you doing here (then)/What on earth are you doing here?

Frequently asked questions

What does "denn" mean in English?
"denn" means because, for, or (emphasizer in questions). It is a German coordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "denn"?
"denn" is pronounced /dɛn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "denn"?
"denn" is a coordinating conjunction in German.

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