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    Das

    /dɑːs/

    Meaning & Definition

    article
    The neuter singular form of the definite article in German, used to indicate a specific noun.
    Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
    Used in German to refer to something that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and listener.
    Das ist mein Lieblingsfilm.
    In colloquial usage, it can be used to emphasize a point.
    Das ist wirklich wichtig!

    Etymology

    Derived from Old High German 'daz', which is a demonstrative pronoun related to the concept of 'this' or 'that'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Das ist nicht mein Problem
    That is not my problem.
    Das macht Sinn
    That makes sense.
    Das ist alles
    That is all.

    Related Words

    die
    The feminine definite article in German.
    der
    The masculine definite article in German.
    es
    The neuter pronoun in German.

    Slang Meanings

    A casual or playful use of 'das' to refer to something known to the speaker and listener.
    Das ist so cool, bro!
    An informal way to say 'that's right' or 'exactly' in conversation.
    Das! That's exactly what I mean!