Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Ding

Translation (Übersetzung) thing
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [dɪŋ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
neuter noun basic everyday
A very common, neutral word for objects, concepts, or situations. Often used when the specific name is unknown or unimportant.

Ding - German Nouns - Ding Meaning - Ding Translation - Ding Nouns Examples

Ding is a German Nouns

Learn Ding meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Ding is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Ding Examples (Beispiele) in English

Ding examples with English translations. See how to use Ding in sentences. Ding example sentences in English below.

Was ist das für ein Ding?
What kind of thing is that?
Asking about an unknown object.
Ich habe ein neues Ding gekauft.
I bought a new thing.
Referring to an unspecified purchase.
Das Ding liegt auf dem Tisch.
The thing is lying on the table.
Pointing out an object.

Ding Word Family - Ding Related Words - Ding Family Members

Ding Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Dingchen
Meaning: little thing
Example: Das ist nur ein kleines Dingchen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Dingsbums
Meaning: thingamajig
Example: Gib mir mal das Dingsbums.
Noun
derived (Ableitung)
Dinglichkeit
Meaning: thingness
Example: Die Dinglichkeit der Welt.
Noun

Ding Usage - Ding Collocations - Ding Idioms - Ding Synonyms - Ding Antonyms

Ding Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ding Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

ein Ding der Unmöglichkeit
an impossibility
Medium frequency
das Ding an sich
the thing in itself
Low frequency
ein komisches Ding
a strange thing
High frequency
das letzte Ding
the latest thing
Medium frequency
ein Ding machen
to do/make a thing
High frequency

Ding Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Das ist nicht mein Ding.
That's not my thing.
Used to express disinterest or that something is not one's preference.
Das Ding ist gelaufen.
The thing is done.
Means a matter is settled or finished.
Das ist ein Ding!
That's something!
Expresses surprise or amazement about something.
Das Ding dreht sich.
The thing is turning.
Means a situation is developing or changing.
Das ist das Ding!
That's the thing!
Used to emphasize a key point or issue.

Ding Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Sache
Meaning: thing/matter
High similarity
Gegenstand
Meaning: object
Medium similarity
Objekt
Meaning: object
Medium similarity
Angelegenheit
Meaning: matter/affair
Low similarity
Zeug
Meaning: stuff
Low similarity

Ding Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Nichts
Meaning: nothing
Leere
Meaning: emptiness
Abwesenheit
Meaning: absence

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Ding Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Objekt Sache Gegenstand Materie Element

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