German Words Starting with D
317 German words beginning with D, each with its article, its English meaning and the package it belongs to. Open any word for its full grammar table, example sentence and audio.
- dathere, here
- dabeiin doing itDaily Routine
- das DachroofBuildings & Architecture
- der DachdeckerrooferTrades & Manual Work
- der Dachfirsta roof ridgeBuildings & Architecture
- die Dachgesellschaftan umbrella companyBusiness & Management
- die Dachhautroof covering/roof membraneBuildings & Architecture
- die Dachneigungroof pitch/slopeBuildings & Architecture
- der Dachsa badgerWild Animals
- der Dachsparrenroof rafterBuildings & Architecture
- der Dachziegelroof tile
- dadurchas a result, therebyCause & Effect
- dafürfor that; instead
- dagegenagainst that
- dahertherefore; from thereLinking Words & Connectors
- dahinthere; to that placeDirections & Orientation
- dahinsiechento pine away / languish / waste awayIllness & Symptoms
- damalsback thenPast, Present & Future
- die Damelady, womanNames, Titles & Forms of Address
- die Dame, -nladyFriends & Acquaintances
- damitwith that; so thatLinking Words & Connectors
- die Dämmerungtwilight, duskParts of the Day
- dämonisierento demonize
- die Dampfwalzea steamroller
- danachafter that; afterwardsPast, Present & Future
- danebenbeside, next toDirections & Orientation
- der DankthanksApologies & Thanks
- dankbargrateful
- die DankbarkeitgratitudeApologies & Thanks
- dankethank youApologies & Thanks
- dankento thankApologies & Thanks
- die Danksagungthank-you speechApologies & Thanks
- dannthenPast, Present & Future
- darlegento set forth / explain / state
- das DarlehenloanSaving & Investing
- die Darmspiegelunga colonoscopyAt the Hospital
- die Darreichungsformdosage form/pharmaceutical formMedicine & Treatment
- darstellenrepresent, portray
- die DarstellungpresentationMeetings & Presentations
- darunter auchincluding
- das Daseinexistence / being / presencePhilosophy & Ideas
- dassthatLinking Words & Connectors
- die DateifileComputers & Software
- die DatendataPaperwork & Forms
- der Datenabgleichdata verification / data reconciliationComputers & Software
- die DatenbankdatabaseComputers & Software
- der DatensatzdatasetData & Statistics
- der Datenschutzdata protectionComputers & Software
- das DatensetdatasetData & Statistics
- der Datenverkehrdata trafficComputers & Software
- die Datenvisualisierungdata visualizationResearch & Academia
- der Dativdative case
- das DatumdateCalendar & Dates
- die DauerdurationDuration & Periods
- dauernto last, take timeDuration & Periods
- dauerndconstant, continuousHow Often — Frequency
- die Dauerschleifea continuous loopComputers & Software
- der DaumenthumbArms, Hands & Legs
- der DäumlingTom Thumb fairy tale characterGames & Puzzles
- dazugehörento belong
- die DebattedebateOpinions & Arguments
- debütierento debutMusic & Instruments
- die DeckeceilingRooms of the House
- der Deckellid / coverIn the Kitchen
- die Deckenschalungceiling formwork
- die DeckungcoverInsurance
- die Deduktiondeduction / reasoning from general
- das Deduktionsverfahrendeductive reasoningResearch & Academia
- deduzierento deduceThinking & Knowledge
- defilierento parade past / march past
- die DeflationdeflationEconomy & Economics
- der Degena epee (fencing) / sword / rapierSports & Games
- die DegenerationdegenerationIllness & Symptoms
- die DegradationdegradationEnvironment & Climate
- dehnbarelastic / stretchySize, Fit & Style
- die Dehnbarkeitextensibility / ductility / elasticity
- dehnento stretchGym & Fitness
- dehydrierento dehydrateIllness & Symptoms
- deinyour (informal)
- die Déjà-vu-Erfahrungdéjà vu experience
- der Dekana dean
- das Dekanatdean's officeUniversity & Studying
- die DekarbonisierungdecarbonizationSustainability & the Environment
- die DekodierungdecodingResearch & Academia
- die Dekonstruktiondeconstruction
- dekorierendecorateHousework & Cleaning
- das Dekreta decreeLaw & Justice
- das Delikttort / delict / wrongful actLaw & Justice
- die DemokratiedemocracyRights & Freedom
- die Demütigungindignity / humiliationShame & Guilt
- der Denkanstoßfood for thought
- denkbarconceivablePossibility & Probability
- denkenthinkThinking & Knowledge
- das DenkmalmonumentSightseeing & Landmarks
- dennbecause; then
- die Denotationdenotation
- das DeodorantdeodorantHygiene & Personal Care
- die Deontologiedeontology / duty-based ethicsEthics & Morality
- deponierento deposit / put / lodgeBanking & Accounts
- die Deportationdeportation / forced expulsionPassport, Border & Customs
- derthe (definite article)
- der/die Bekannte, -nacquaintanceFriends & Acquaintances
- das DerivatderivativeSaving & Investing
- derselbethe sameComparison & Difference
- die DesensibilisierungdesensitizationMental Health
- die DesertifikationdesertificationNatural Disasters
- deshalbthereforeLinking Words & Connectors
- designiertdesignated
- die Designierunga designation
- die Desinformationdisinformation
- die DesintegrationdisintegrationSociety & Social Classes
- das Desinteresselack of interestBoredom & Indifference
- desinteressiertdisinterestedBoredom & Indifference
- die Desorientierungdisorientation / confusionIllness & Symptoms
- das DessertdessertSweets & Desserts
- destillierento distill
- deswegentherefore, that's whyLinking Words & Connectors
- das DetaildetailOrganisation & Planning
- der Detektora detector
- die Determiniertheitdeterminateness
- der Determinismusdeterminism / all events predeterminedPhilosophy & Ideas
- deutento interpret/indicateThinking & Knowledge
- deutlichclear, distinctSpeaking & Talking
- das DeutschGerman (subject)School Subjects
- der DeutscheGerman (person)Countries & Nationalities
- das DeutschlandGermanyCountries & Nationalities
- die DevianzdevianceCrime & Police
- der DezemberDecemberMonths & Seasons
- die DezentralisierungdecentralizationEconomy & Economics
- dezimierento decimate
- die DiagnosediagnosisAt the Doctor
- diagnostizierento diagnoseAt the Doctor
- das Diagrammchart/diagramData & Statistics
- der Diakona deacon = an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priestReligion & Belief
- der DialektdialectLanguages & Translation
- die Dialektikdialectics / thesis-antithesis-synthesisPhilosophy & Ideas
- der DialogdialogueSpeaking & Talking
- diametraldiametrical(ly)
- die DiasporadiasporaImmigration & Integration
- die DiätdietFitness & the Body
- dichyou (informal object)
- dichtdense, thick
- die Dichtedensity / thicknessMeasurements & Units
- die Dichtungpoetry/literatureBooks & Literature
- dickthick, fatFitness & the Body
- der Dickdarmthe colon (large intestine)Organs & Inside the Body
- das Dickichta thicket / jungleLandscape & Terrain
- die Didaktikdidactics / teaching methodologyUniversity & Studying
- der DiebthiefCrime & Police
- der Diebstahltheft / burglaryCrime & Police
- dienenserveHelping & Supporting
- der DienstserviceHealthcare Professions
- der DienstagTuesdayDays of the Week
- dienstagson TuesdaysDays of the Week
- der Dienstgradseniority / rankMilitary & Defence
- der Dienstplanwork scheduleWorking Hours & Shifts
- diesthis; these
- diesmalthis timePast, Present & Future
- diesseitsthis side of
- diffamierento defameTruth & Lies
- die Differentialdiagnosedifferential diagnosisAt the Doctor
- differenzierento differentiate / make distinctions / discriminateComparison & Difference
- die Differenzierungdifferentiation / stratificationSociety & Social Classes
- diffusdiffuse
- digitaldigitalPhones & Devices
- die Digitalisierungdigitalization / digitizationTechnology & Innovation
- die Digitaluhrdigital clockTelling the Time
- das Diktiergeräta voice recorderComputers & Software
- die Diktiondiction/styleBooks & Literature
- das Diktumdictum/pronouncementOpinions & Arguments
- das Dilemmadilemma / difficult choiceProblems & Solutions
- das Dingthing
- der Dinkelspelt (less common)Bread & Bakery
- das Dioxindioxin
- das DiplomdiplomaDegrees & Qualifications
- diryou (informal dative)
- direktdirect, directlyDirections & Orientation
- der DirektordirectorBusiness & Management
- der Dirigentconductor (of a symphony)Theatre & Performance
- die DisconightclubGoing Out & Nightlife
- die DiskotheknightclubGoing Out & Nightlife
- die Diskrepanzdiscrepancy
- die DiskriminierungdiscriminationEquality & Discrimination
- der DiskursdiscoursePublic Speaking
- die DiskussiondiscussionOpinions & Arguments
- diskutabeldebatableOpinions & Arguments
- diskutierendiscussOpinions & Arguments
- die Disparitätdisparity / inequalityEquality & Discrimination
- die Dispositionpredisposition / tendency
- die DissertationdissertationDegrees & Qualifications
- die DissonanzdissonanceMusic & Instruments
- die Distanzdistance
- die DisziplindisciplineMotivation & Willpower
- diszipliniertdisciplinedMotivation & Willpower
- die Diureseurine production/diuresisOrgans & Inside the Body
- die Divergenzdivergence
- divergierento diverge
- die DiversifikationdiversificationSaving & Investing
- die DiversitätdiversityEquality & Discrimination
- dividierento divideMaths & Numbers
- dochbut, yet, howeverAgreeing & Disagreeing
- der Dochtwick
- dockento dockBoats & Ships
- das Dogmadogma / doctrineReligion & Belief
- die Dogmatikdogmatics / dogmatic theologyReligion & Belief
- der DoktordoctorAt the Doctor
- der Doktortiteldoctoral titleDegrees & Qualifications
- das DokumentdocumentPaperwork & Forms
- der DokumentarfilmdocumentaryFilms & Cinema
- die DokumentationdocumentaryTelevision & Radio
- die DominanzdominancePower & Influence
- der DonnerthunderWeather & Forecast
- donnernthunderWeather & Forecast
- der DonnerstagThursdayDays of the Week
- donnerstagson ThursdaysDays of the Week
- Doppeldouble-, dual-
- doppeltdouble, twice
- das Doppelzimmerdouble roomAt the Hotel
- das DorfvillageCountryside & Rural Places
- das Dorf, -ö, ervillageCountryside & Rural Places
- das DornröschenSleeping Beauty
- das DörrfleischjerkyMeat & Fish
- der Dörrgeräta dehydratorIn the Kitchen
- dortthere
- dorthinthere, to that placeDirections & Orientation
- die DosecanIn the Kitchen
- die DosierungdosageMedicine & Treatment
- die Dosimetriedosimetry/dose measurementMedicine & Treatment
- der DownloaddownloadComputers & Software
- der Dozentlecturer/instructorUniversity & Studying
- der DrahtwireTools & DIY
- der Drahteselbike (colloquial, lit: metal donkey)Cycling & Walking
- der Drahtziehera mastermindBusiness & Management
- das Dramadrama/playTheatre & Performance
- die DramaturgiedramaturgyTheatre & Performance
- drapierento drape / cloakGetting Dressed & Laundry
- draußenoutside
- der DreckdirtHousework & Cleaning
- das DrehbuchscreenplayFilms & Cinema
- drehenturn, rotateMaking & Building
- das DrehmomenttorqueCars & Driving
- die Drehzahlrevolutions per minute / RPMCars & Driving
- das DreiecktriangleShapes & Forms
- Dreispitzthree-corneredAccessories & Jewellery
- die Dreistigkeitforwardness / audacity / boldnessCourage & Bravery
- der Dreiteilera three piece suitClothes & Garments
- der Dreschflegela flailFarming & Agriculture
- drinin it, inside
- dringendurgentPast, Present & Future
- drinneninside
- der Drittanbieternthird party provider
- die DrogedrugMedicine & Treatment
- der Drogenabhängigera drug addict
- der Drogenhandeldrug traffickingCrime & Police
- die DrogeriedrugstoreShops & Businesses
- die DrohnedronePhotography & Video
- die Droschkecab
- drosselnto throttle / reduce / chokeWorkplace Safety
- drübenover thereDirections & Orientation
- der DruckpressureStress & Pressure
- druckento printOffice Equipment
- drückento press; squeezeHolding & Touching
- der DruckerprinterOffice Equipment
- der Drucker, –printerOffice Equipment
- der Druckpunkta pressure pointParts of the Body
- die Druckspannungcompressive stress
- der Drudenfußa pentagram
- die DrüseglandOrgans & Inside the Body
- die Drüsensekretionglandular secretionOrgans & Inside the Body
- der Dschungelthe jungleLandscape & Terrain
- duldento condone / tolerate / permitPermission & Prohibition
- dummstupidNegative Character Traits
- das dummes Zeugnonsense
- dunkeldarkWeather & Forecast
- dünnthinDescribing People
- der Dünndarmthe small intestineOrgans & Inside the Body
- die Dunstabzugshaubekitchen hoodIn the Kitchen
- dünstento steam / to braiseCooking Actions
- durchthroughDirections & Orientation
- der Durchbruchopening/apertureBuildings & Architecture
- durchdringendpenetrating / piercing / pervading
- durcheinanderconfused, mixed up
- der DurchfalldiarrheaIllness & Symptoms
- durchführbarworkable / practical / feasibleProblems & Solutions
- die Durchführungdevelopment sectionMusic & Instruments
- durchhaltento persevereMotivation & Willpower
- das Durchhaltevermögenstamina, perseveranceMotivation & Willpower
- die Durchlauchta highness
- die DurchsageannouncementPublic Speaking
- die Durchsage, -nannouncementPublic Speaking
- der DurchsatzthroughputBusiness & Trade
- durchschleusento smuggle through / navigate / lead through
- der DurchschnittaverageData & Statistics
- durchschnittlichaverage, ordinary
- durchsetztinterspersed
- durchsiebento sift through / sieveCooking & Preparing Food
- durchstöbernto browse / comb throughWorking & Doing
- durchsuchento search throughLooking & Seeing
- durchtrennento cut through / sever / cut in twoBreaking & Repairing
- durchtriebencunning / crafty / schemingNegative Character Traits
- durchweichtsoggy (wenig benutzt)Weather & Forecast
- dürfenmay; to be allowedPermission & Prohibition
- dürftigskimpy / paltry / meager / poor
- die DürredroughtNatural Disasters
- der DurstthirstDescribing Food & Taste
- durstigthirstyDescribing Food & Taste
- die DuscheshowerBathroom
- duschenshowerHygiene & Personal Care
- das Duschgelshower gelBathroom
- der Duschvorhangshower curtainBathroom
- der Düsenantriebjet propulsion
- der Düsenjägera fighter jetOn the Plane
- duzenuse informal addressGreetings & Goodbyes
- die Dynamikdynamism / movementChange & Development
- die DynastiedynastyHistory & the Past
- die DysfunktiondysfunctionIllness & Symptoms
- die Dystoniedystonia/muscle dysfunctionIllness & Symptoms
