die Zehn Gebote
Translation
The Ten Commandments
Examples
Die Zehn Gebote stehen in der Bibel.
The Ten Commandments are in the Bible.
Er versucht, nach den Zehn Geboten zu leben.
He tries to live according to the Ten Commandments.
Grammar Patterns
nach+3 ((the Ten Commandments)) to live according to the Ten Commandments He lives according to the Ten Commandments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Regel (the rule), das Gesetz (the law)
Etymology
From 'Zehn' (ten) + 'Gebote' (commandments), the plural of 'das Gebot', from the verb 'gebieten' (to command).
Memory Tips
Literally 'The Ten Commands'. 'Zehn' is ten, and 'Gebote' are commands or biddings.