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How to Say ‘That is a triangle.’ in German

Das ist ein Dreieck.

dahs ist ine DRY-eck

[dahs ist ine DRY-eck]

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist

dahs ist

That is

A basic phrase for identifying things. The 's' sounds blend together: 'da-sist'.

Example

Das ist neu.

That is new.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / this

Refers to a situation, thing, or statement.

Example

Das ist für uns ein Problem.

That is a problem for us.

ist

[ist]

Third-person singular of 'sein' meaning 'is'.

Example

Das ist gut für mich.

That is good for me.

ein Dreieck.

ine DRY-eck

a triangle.

'das Dreieck' is neuter. It combines 'drei' (three) and 'Eck' (corner). Stress 'DREI'.

Example

Das Schild ist ein Dreieck.

The sign is a triangle.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

a; an

Indefinite article used before 'Hallo'.

Example

Reicht das für ein Hallo, oder braucht es ein besseres Timing?

Is that enough for a hello, or does it need better timing?

Dreieck

[DRY-eck]

triangle

A shape with three sides and three corners; neuter noun (das Dreieck).

Example

Ich male ein rotes Dreieck.

I am painting a red triangle.

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