das Ding
noun · /dɪŋ/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German ding, from Old High German thing, from Proto-West Germanic *þing. Compare Low German ding, Dutch ding, English thing, Danish ting.
Translation
-
thing
neuter, strong
Was ist das für ein Ding?
What is that thing?
Ich freue mich, dass du am Skifahren Spaß hast, aber es ist wohl einfach nicht mein Ding.
I'm glad you enjoy skiing, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.
Was ist das für ein Ding?
What is it?
- thing; girl; boy (young person) neuter, strong
- Thing (historic Germanic council) dated, neuter, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Ding | Dinge |
| Accusative | Ding | Dinge |
| Dative | Ding | Dingen |
| Genitive | Dinges | Dinge |