denn in German: because, for; then (in questions)

dɛn

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Translation

because, for; then (in questions)

Examples

bleibe , krank.

I am staying at home today, because I am ill.

los?

What on earth is the matter?

warst lange?

Where have you been all this time?

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This word is part of lesson 2.