NOUN

DNA/ˌdeːʔɛnˈʔaː/DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid

DNA is a German noun that means DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid. It is pronounced /ˌdeːʔɛnˈʔaː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.Desoxyribonukleinsäure, Trägerin der Erbinformation bei Lebewesen(biology, genetics)

a.Makromolekül, das die genetische Information einer Zelle enthält

Die DNA bestimmt viele Eigenschaften eines Menschen.DNA determines many characteristics of a human being.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie DNA
Genitiveder DNA
Dativeder DNA
Accusativedie DNA

Frequently asked questions

What does "DNA" mean in English?
"DNA" means DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "DNA"?
"DNA" is pronounced /ˌdeːʔɛnˈʔaː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "DNA" der, die, or das?
"DNA" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "DNA"?
"DNA" is a noun in German.

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