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.
