denn

conjunction

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since

because

for

then

(untranslatable filler)

by any chance

(emphatic)

just don't

if only

on earth

don't tell me

surely not

you see

after all

in the end

Synonyms and Related Words for denn

da weil vielleicht etwa bloß ja nur womöglich nämlich schließlich immerhin letztendlich

Definition of "denn" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "denn" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet einen Hauptsatz ein, der eine Begründung oder Erklärung für den vorhergehenden Hauptsatz liefert; kausale Konjunktion.

DE: “Ich kann heute nicht kommen, denn ich bin krank.”
A1
EN: “I can't come today because I'm sick.”

DE: “Er muss sich beeilen, denn der Zug wartet nicht.”
A2
EN: “He has to hurry, for the train doesn't wait.”

DE: “Die Verhandlungen scheiterten, denn keine der beiden Seiten war zu einem Kompromiss bereit.”
B1
EN: “The negotiations failed, because neither side was willing to compromise.”

Wird als Modalpartikel in Fragen verwendet, um Interesse, Überraschung oder Ungeduld auszudrücken; hat keine direkte wörtliche Übersetzung.

DE: “Was machst du denn hier?”
A1
EN: “What are you doing here, then?”

DE: “Wo warst du denn gestern Abend? Ich habe dich angerufen.”
A2
EN: “So where were you last night? I called you.”

DE: “Wie stellst du dir das denn vor? Das ist doch völlig unrealistisch.”
B1
EN: “How exactly do you imagine that? That's completely unrealistic.”

Words Similar in Spelling to denn

den dennoch es sei denn denkt denken