Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

denn

Translation (Übersetzung) because, for, then, after all
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [dɛn]
A2
Conjunction/Adverb
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction coordinating adverb formal question reason explanation A2
"Denn" is a coordinating conjunction (like "und", "oder", "aber") that connects main clauses without affecting word order. It can also function as an adverb meaning "then" or "after all" in questions. Unlike "weil", which introduces subordinate clauses with verb-final word order, "denn" maintains main clause word order (subject-verb-object). It's commonly used in written and formal spoken German to give reasons.

denn - German Conjunction/Adverb - denn Meaning - denn Translation - denn Conjunction/Adverb Examples

denn is a German Conjunction/Adverb

Learn denn meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. denn is classified as a Conjunction/Adverb in German grammar.

denn — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for denn — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich bleibe zu Hause, denn ich bin krank bin.
    Ich bleibe zu Hause, denn ich bin krank.
    "Denn" is a coordinating conjunction, so it does not trigger verb-final word order. The verb remains in second position in the clause after "denn".
  • Ich gehe nicht, denn das Wetter schlecht ist.
    Ich gehe nicht, denn das Wetter ist schlecht.
    With "denn", the word order is subject-verb-object, not verb-final like with "weil".
  • Warum kommst du denn spät?
    Warum kommst du denn spät?
    As an adverb in questions, "denn" does not change the word order but adds emphasis; it's placed after the verb and subject.

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denn Word Family (Wortfamilie)

denn word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn denn family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore denn related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Related Conjunction (Verwandte Konjunktion)
weil
Meaning: because
Tense: N/A
Example: Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Deutschland arbeiten möchte.
Conjunction
Related Adverb (Verwandtes Adverb)
nämlich
Meaning: namely, you see
Tense: N/A
Example: Ich lerne Deutsch, ich möchte nämlich in Deutschland arbeiten.
Adverb
Derived Expression (Abgeleiteter Ausdruck)
Na denn!
Meaning: Well then!
Tense: N/A
Example: Na denn, bis morgen!
Expression

denn Usage - denn Collocations - denn Idioms - denn Synonyms - denn Antonyms

denn Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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denn Collocations (Kollokationen)

denn collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn denn word combinations and how to use denn with other words naturally.

denn auch
for also, because also
Medium frequency
denn sonst
because otherwise
High frequency
denn schließlich
because after all
Medium frequency
denn eigentlich
because actually
Medium frequency
denn vielleicht
because perhaps
Low frequency

denn Idioms (Redewendungen)

denn idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing denn with meanings and explanations. Master denn expressions used in everyday German.

Na denn!
Well then!
An expression used to conclude a conversation or indicate resignation.
Wer denn?
Who then?
Used to ask for clarification about a person's identity.
Was denn?
What then?
Used to ask for clarification about something.
Wo denn?
Where then?
Used to ask for clarification about a location.

denn Synonyms (Synonyme)

denn synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for denn and expand your German vocabulary. Learn denn similar words and their usage.

weil
Meaning: because
High similarity
da
Meaning: since, as
High similarity
nämlich
Meaning: namely, you see
Medium similarity
denn doch
Meaning: after all
Medium similarity
schließlich
Meaning: finally, after all
Low similarity

denn Antonyms (Antonyme)

denn antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to denn. Discover denn opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

obwohl
Meaning: although
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
stattdessen
Meaning: instead

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denn Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

denn semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to denn. Explore denn related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn denn contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

weil da nämlich obwohl trotzdem schließlich also deshalb daher darum

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