der Absatz
Translation
paragraphs (dative plural), heels (dative plural), sales (dative plural)
Examples
In diesen Absätzen steht die wichtige Information.
The important information is in these paragraphs.
Mit diesen hohen Absätzen kann ich nicht laufen.
I can't walk in these high heels.
Grammar Patterns
in ((dative plural)) paragraphs in den Absätzen The key points are in the first paragraphs.
with ((dative plural)) heels mit den Absätzen She walked carefully with her new heels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Paragrafen, Fersen, Umsätzen (all dative plural)
Etymology
From 'absetzen' (to set down). This is the dative plural form of the noun 'der Absatz'.
Memory Tips
The '-n' ending on 'Absätzen' is a classic sign of the dative plural for many German nouns. Look for it after prepositions like 'in' or 'mit'.