NOUN
Gen/ɡɛn/gene
Gen is a German noun that means gene. It is pronounced /ɡɛn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gene".
Definitions
1.genetic unit of heredity in living organisms(biology)
a.segment of DNA coding for a trait
Das Gen bestimmt die Augenfarbe.—The gene determines eye color.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gen | die Gene |
| Genitive | des Gens | der Gene |
| Dative | dem Gen | den Genen |
| Accusative | das Gen | die Gene |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gen" mean in English?
- "Gen" means gene. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gen"?
- "Gen" is pronounced /ɡɛn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gen" der, die, or das?
- "Gen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gen"?
- The plural of "Gen" is "Gene".
- What part of speech is "Gen"?
- "Gen" is a noun in German.
