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How do you say "can" in German?
die Dose
In German, "can" is die Dose.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'DOH-zuh', stress on the first syllable, with a long O.
Grammar notes
Die Dose is feminine. Plural: die Dosen. Used for both food cans and containers.
Example sentence
Die Dose ist aus Metall.
The can is made of metal.
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How to remember die Dose
Dose sounds like 'dose'. A can is a measured dose of food or drink.
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- banana die Banane
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- pumpkin der Kürbis
- rice der Reis
- shopping cart der Einkaufswagen
- shrimp die Garnele
- watermelon die Wassermelone
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Questions about die Dose
How do you say "can" in German?
In German, "can" is die Dose. It is a noun.
Is die Dose masculine or feminine?
Die Dose is feminine. Plural: die Dosen. Used for both food cans and containers.
How is die Dose used in a sentence?
Use die Dose as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Dose ist aus Metall. (The can is made of metal.).
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