die Gene
Translation
genes
Examples
Die Gene bestimmen unsere Merkmale.
Genes determine our characteristics.
Forscher untersuchen die menschlichen Gene.
Researchers are studying human genes.
Grammar Patterns
the genes ((of sb./sth.)) ((sb's/sth's)) the genes of... The father's genes are dominant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erbanlage (hereditary factor)
Etymology
From Greek 'genos' (race, generation). It is a cognate of the English word 'gene'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'gene', just capitalized as it's a noun in German. Remember 'die Gene' is the plural form.