die Dinge
Translation
things, matters, affairs, stuff
Examples
Was sind das für Dinge?
What kind of things are these?
Es gibt viele wichtige Dinge zu tun.
There are many important things to do.
Wie die Dinge liegen, können wir nicht reisen.
The way things are, we can't travel.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) ... are ... things are ... Die Dinge sind kompliziert.
to see/do ((accusative)) to see/do things Ich sehe die Dinge anders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sachen, Gegenstände, Angelegenheiten
Etymology
Plural of 'Ding', from Old High German 'ding' (assembly, court, matter, thing). Cognate with the English word 'thing'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'thing'. Just remember 'Dinge' is the plural form, like 'things'.