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How do you say "surfing" in German?
das Surfen
In German, "surfing" is das Surfen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SIR-fen', stress on the first syllable, sounding very close to the English word 'surfing'.
Grammar notes
das Surfen is neuter. Plural: das Surfen.
Example sentence
Er liebt es, auf den großen Wellen zu surfen.
He loves surfing the big waves.
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How to remember das Surfen
Surfen is simply the English 'surf' with a German verb ending, so this one transfers almost perfectly.
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Questions about das Surfen
How do you say "surfing" in German?
In German, "surfing" is das Surfen. It is a noun.
Is das Surfen masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Surfen is neuter. Plural: das Surfen.
How is das Surfen used in a sentence?
Use das Surfen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er liebt es, auf den großen Wellen zu surfen. (He loves surfing the big waves.).
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