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How do you say "essay" in German?
der Essay
In German, "essay" is der Essay.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'EH-say', stress on the first syllable, close to the English word.
Grammar notes
der Essay is masculine. Plural: der Essays.
Example sentence
Er schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Ozean.
He wrote an essay about the ocean.
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How to remember der Essay
Der Essay is a direct borrowing from English, so the meaning carries across without any extra work.
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Questions about der Essay
How do you say "essay" in German?
In German, "essay" is der Essay. It is a noun.
Is der Essay masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Essay is masculine. Plural: der Essays.
How is der Essay used in a sentence?
Use der Essay as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Ozean. (He wrote an essay about the ocean.).
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