NOUN
These/ˈteːzə/thesis; proposition; assertion
These is a German noun that means thesis, proposition, or assertion. It is pronounced /ˈteːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Thesen".
Definitions
1.a statement or proposition put forward for discussion or argument(academic, formal argument)
a.an academic thesis statement or main claim
Die wichtigsten Thesen seiner Arbeit wurden in der Diskussion überprüft.—The main theses of his work were examined in the discussion.
b.a controversial or debatable assertion
Mit dieser provokanten These sorgte sie für Aufsehen.—With this provocative assertion, she caused a stir.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die These | die Thesen |
| Genitive | der These | der Thesen |
| Dative | der These | den Thesen |
| Accusative | die These | die Thesen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "These" mean in English?
- "These" means thesis, proposition, or assertion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "These"?
- "These" is pronounced /ˈteːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "These" der, die, or das?
- "These" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "These"?
- The plural of "These" is "Thesen".
- What part of speech is "These"?
- "These" is a noun in German.
