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German noun

der Begriff

Plural: die BegriffeEnglish: term, concept, notionB1Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Begriff is der, so you say der Begriff. The plural form is die Begriffe. In English, it usually means term, concept, notion.

Article
der
Singular
Begriff
Plural
die Begriffe
English
term, concept, notion
CEFR
B1

Meaning and usage

The correct article is der, so you say der Begriff. The plural is die Begriffe. In English, Begriff usually means term, concept.

Learner note

Do not memorize Begriff on its own — learn it as der Begriff. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Begriffe.

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FAQ

What is the article for Begriff?

The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Begriff.

What is the plural of Begriff?

The plural form is die Begriffe.

What does Begriff mean in English?

Begriff usually means term, concept, notion in English.

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