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German noun

der Sinn

Plural: die SinneEnglish: sense, meaning, purposeB1Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Sinn is der, so you say der Sinn. The plural form is die Sinne. In English, it usually means sense, meaning, purpose.

Article
der
Singular
Sinn
Plural
die Sinne
English
sense, meaning, purpose
CEFR
B1

Meaning and usage

The correct article is der, so you say der Sinn. The plural is die Sinne. In English, Sinn usually means sense, meaning.

Learner note

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

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FAQ

What is the article for Sinn?

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

What is the plural of Sinn?

The plural form is die Sinne.

What does Sinn mean in English?

Sinn usually means sense, meaning, purpose in English.

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