GRAMMAR & FUNCTION WORDS

de

the (common gender)

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What does de mean in English?

de is a Dutch article meaning “the (common gender).” Compare how it appears in real speech, then explore the related grammar & function words words below.

In the SpeakMore Dutch dictionary, de is glossed as the (common gender). Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO DUTCH

How do you say “the (common gender)” in Dutch?

de

de is a common Dutch equivalent for “the (common gender).” The exact form or wording can change with grammar and context.

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What does de mean in English?

de can be translated as “the (common gender)” in English. It is listed as a article in the Grammar & Function Words topic cluster.

Which Dutch word can mean “the (common gender)”?

de is listed here with the English gloss “the (common gender).” Check the surrounding sentence because another form or expression may fit a particular context better.

Is de standard Dutch or Flemish?

de is a Dutch word. Belgian Dutch varieties may use different pronunciation or local synonyms, but standard Dutch resources apply broadly.