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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Gendie Gene
Genitivedes Gensder Gene
Dativedem Genden Genen
Accusativedas Gendie 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.

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