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das Essay

B2

essay

English meaning
essay
Gender
das — neuter
Plural
die Essays
Vocabulary package
University & Studying

Essay in a sentence

Für den Kurs musste ich ein Essay schreiben.

For the course I had to write an essay.

Declension of das Essay

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Essaydie Essays
Accusativedas Essaydie Essays
Dativedem Essayden Essays
Genitivedes Essaysder Essays

Where Essay comes from

Das deutsche Substantiv Essay wurde als Lehnwort im 18. Jahrhundert vom englischen essay übernommen.

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Questions about Essay

Is it der, die or das Essay?

It is das Essay — Essay is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Essays.

What is the plural of Essay?

The plural of das Essay is die Essays.

What is the genitive of Essay?

The genitive singular is des Essays. The dative plural is den Essays.

What does Essay mean in English?

das Essay means "essay". For example: "Für den Kurs musste ich ein Essay schreiben." — "For the course I had to write an essay."

What level is Essay in German?

Essay is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the university & studying vocabulary.

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