das Ass
Translation
ace
Examples
Ich habe ein Ass auf der Hand.
I have an ace in my hand.
Er ist ein Ass in Mathematik.
He is an ace in mathematics.
Grammar Patterns
ein Ass in ((et3)) sein to be an ace at (sth.) She is an ace at tennis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Experte (expert), Könner (master), Kanone (colloquial for expert)
Etymology
From Old French 'as', from Latin 'as' (a unit, a single thing). Cognate with the English word 'ace'.
Memory Tips
Sounds exactly like the English word 'ace'. Just remember the article is 'das'.