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How do you say "gate" in German?
das Tor
In German, "gate" is das Tor.
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Pronunciation
Say tor. The o sounds like English or, and it is one syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Tor is neuter. The plural is die Tore. It can also mean goal in sports.
Example sentence
Das Tor des Gartens ist rot.
The garden gate is red.
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How to remember das Tor
Tor sounds like English tor (a rocky hill). Think of a gate as a barrier at the entrance.
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Questions about das Tor
How do you say "gate" in German?
In German, "gate" is das Tor. It is a noun.
Is das Tor masculine or feminine?
Das Tor is neuter. The plural is die Tore. It can also mean goal in sports.
How is das Tor used in a sentence?
Use das Tor as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Tor des Gartens ist rot. (The garden gate is red.).
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