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How do you say "curtain" in German?
der Vorhang
In German, "curtain" is der Vorhang.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FOR-hahng', stress on the first syllable, with 'r' softly rolled.
Grammar notes
der Vorhang is masculine. Plural: der Vorhänge.
Example sentence
Er zog den Vorhang zu, um die Sonne zu blockieren.
He pulled the curtain to block the sun.
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How to remember der Vorhang
It's built from 'vor' (in front) and 'hängen' (to hang), so it literally means 'something hanging in front', which is exactly what a curtain does.
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- sheet das Blatt
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- sink das Waschbecken
- drain der Abfluss
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Questions about der Vorhang
How do you say "curtain" in German?
In German, "curtain" is der Vorhang. It is a noun.
Is der Vorhang masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Vorhang is masculine. Plural: der Vorhänge.
How is der Vorhang used in a sentence?
Use der Vorhang as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er zog den Vorhang zu, um die Sonne zu blockieren. (He pulled the curtain to block the sun.).
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