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How do you say "machine" in German?
die Maschine
In German, "machine" is die Maschine.
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Pronunciation
Say mah-SHEE-nuh. The a sounds like English ah, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Die Maschine is feminine. The plural is die Maschinen. It is any mechanical device.
Example sentence
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt.
The washing machine is broken.
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How to remember die Maschine
Maschine sounds similar to English machine. It is a mechanical or electrical device.
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Questions about die Maschine
How do you say "machine" in German?
In German, "machine" is die Maschine. It is a noun.
Is die Maschine masculine or feminine?
Die Maschine is feminine. The plural is die Maschinen. It is any mechanical device.
How is die Maschine used in a sentence?
Use die Maschine as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt. (The washing machine is broken.).
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