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.segment of DNA that determines hereditary characteristics(biology)
a.the physical basis of hereditary traits in organisms
Viele Krankheiten werden durch bestimmte Gene verursacht.—Many diseases are caused by certain genes.
b.unit of inheritance transmitted from parents to offspring
Die Augenfarbe wird durch mehrere Gene bestimmt.—Eye color is determined by several genes.
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.
