NOUN
Ding/dɪŋ/thing; object; matter
Ding is a German noun that means thing, object, or matter. It is pronounced /dɪŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a thing, an object(object, physical item)
a.something, usually a concrete object or unspecified item
Kannst du mir das Ding dort geben?—Can you hand me that thing over there?
2.a matter, affair, or circumstance(abstract; issue)
a.an abstract matter, often something under discussion
Das ist eine komplizierte Ding.—That's a complicated matter.
3.colloquially: a being, person, or living creature(colloquial, living creature)
a.used affectionately or somewhat dismissively for people or animals
Der kleine Hund ist ein süßes Ding.—The little dog is a cute thing.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ding | — |
| Genitive | des Dings | — |
| Dative | dem Ding | — |
| Accusative | das Ding | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ding" mean in English?
- "Ding" means thing, object, or matter. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ding"?
- "Ding" is pronounced /dɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ding" der, die, or das?
- "Ding" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Ding"?
- "Ding" is a noun in German.
