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How do you say "paragraph" in German?
der Absatz
In German, "paragraph" is der Absatz.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AHP-zahts', stress on the first syllable, with 'z' making a 'ts' sound.
Grammar notes
der Absatz is masculine. Plural: der Absätze.
Example sentence
Er las den ersten Absatz laut vor.
He read the first paragraph aloud.
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How to remember der Absatz
Absatz is ab (off/away) plus Satz (sentence) - a block of sentences 'set off' from the rest, which is exactly what a paragraph is.
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Questions about der Absatz
How do you say "paragraph" in German?
In German, "paragraph" is der Absatz. It is a noun.
Is der Absatz masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Absatz is masculine. Plural: der Absätze.
How is der Absatz used in a sentence?
Use der Absatz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er las den ersten Absatz laut vor. (He read the first paragraph aloud.).
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