das Ding
Translation
thing, object, matter, affair
Examples
Was ist das für ein Ding?
What kind of thing is that?
Das ist ein seltsames Ding.
That is a strange thing.
Gib mir mal das Ding da.
Give me that thing over there.
Grammar Patterns
das Ding the thing Was ist das für ein Ding?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sache, Gegenstand, Objekt
Etymology
From Old High German 'ding' (assembly, court, matter). Cognate with English 'thing'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'thing'. You can use it in almost the same way for physical objects or abstract matters.