A1dasdie Dinge
das Ding
thing · thing — জিনিস (Plural: Dinge · z.B. Das Ding ist komisch.)
What is it
das Ding ist das deutsche Wort für thing.
Plural
die Dinge
Genitive
des Dings
Meaning
EN: thing
BN: thing — জিনিস (Plural: Dinge · z.B. Das Ding ist komisch.)
German example
Das Ding ist komisch.
Cases: das Ding · das Ding · dem Ding · des Dings
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ding | die Dinge |
| Accusative | das Ding | die Dinge |
| Dative | dem Ding | den Dingen |
| Genitive | des Dings | der Dinge |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: das Ding.
The plural form is die Dinge.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Ding, des Dings.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Ding without das.
Do not forget the plural die Dinge.
Do not assume the accusative and nominative forms are always identical.
Mini practice
Two short checks for article and plural recall.
What is the plural of das Ding?
Answer: die Dinge
Which form do you use in dative singular for das Ding?
Answer: dem Ding