English–German
“thing” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/dɪŋ/
Example
Ich habe ein Ding gekauft.
I bought something.
How to say “thing” in German
“Thing” in German is Ding.
A concrete object or an abstract issue held in focus as one unit.
Example sentences with Ding
Ich finde das Ding nicht.
I can't find the thing.
Tips for using Ding
- Ding is often a colloquial placeholder when a more specific noun is unknown or omitted, while Sache is often more neutral for a matter.
Other German words for “thing”
Ich habe viele Sachen im Rucksack.
I have a lot of things in my backpack.
Ich lege den Gegenstand auf den Tisch.
I put the thing on the table.