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How do you say "valley" in German?
das Tal
In German, "valley" is das Tal.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TAHL', a single syllable, rhyming with the English word 'doll'.
Grammar notes
das Tal is neuter. Plural: das Täler.
Example sentence
Ein Fluss floss durch das grüne Tal.
A river ran through the green valley.
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How to remember das Tal
This is related to English words like 'dale', an old word for valley still used in place names like Rochdale.
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Questions about das Tal
How do you say "valley" in German?
In German, "valley" is das Tal. It is a noun.
Is das Tal masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Tal is neuter. Plural: das Täler.
How is das Tal used in a sentence?
Use das Tal as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Fluss floss durch das grüne Tal. (A river ran through the green valley.).
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