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How do you say "novel" in German?
der Roman
In German, "novel" is der Roman.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'roh-MAHN', stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
der Roman is masculine. Plural: der Romane.
Example sentence
Er hat den Roman gestern Abend zu Ende gelesen.
He finished reading the novel last night.
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How to remember der Roman
This is the same word used in French and other Romance languages for a novel, an easy cross-language match.
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Questions about der Roman
How do you say "novel" in German?
In German, "novel" is der Roman. It is a noun.
Is der Roman masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Roman is masculine. Plural: der Romane.
How is der Roman used in a sentence?
Use der Roman as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er hat den Roman gestern Abend zu Ende gelesen. (He finished reading the novel last night.).
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