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How do you say "roof" in German?
das Dach
In German, "roof" is das Dach.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced DAHK. Single syllable, short and crisp, like dark without the 'r'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun (das Dach). Plural is Dächer. Very common in German architecture.
Example sentence
Das Dach ist rot.
The roof is red.
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How to remember das Dach
Dach is roof. Picture rain running off the top of a house.
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Questions about das Dach
How do you say "roof" in German?
In German, "roof" is das Dach. It is a noun.
Is das Dach masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun (das Dach). Plural is Dächer. Very common in German architecture.
How is das Dach used in a sentence?
Use das Dach as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Dach ist rot. (The roof is red.).
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