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die Sache

thing

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Meaning of die Sache

object, fact, idea, or situation

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What's the difference between die Sache / Ding / Sache / Gegenstand / Angelegenheit / Zeug

🇩🇪German
die Sache

thing — object, fact, idea, or situation

A1Very Often
D
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Ding

The most general and everyday word for a thing or object. Very close to English thing.

A1Very Often

Kannst du mir das Ding dort geben?

Можешь передать мне ту вещь там?

S
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Sache

Often means matter, issue, or situation, and can also mean a thing in a more abstract sense.

A1Very Often

Das ist eine schwierige Sache.

Это трудное дело.

G
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Gegenstand

A more precise word for a physical object. It sounds a bit more formal than Ding.

A1Often

Dieser Gegenstand gehört ins Museum.

Этот предмет принадлежит музею.

A
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Angelegenheit

Usually means a matter, issue, or business, especially something important or needing attention.

A1Often

Das ist meine private Angelegenheit.

Это моё личное дело.

Z
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Zeug

Colloquial word for stuff, things, or junk. Often sounds casual and can be dismissive.

A1Very Often

Räum bitte dein Zeug weg.

Убери, пожалуйста, свои вещи.

M
🇩🇪German
Materie

Usually means matter or subject area. It is less common and often used in more learned or specialized contexts.

A1Rarely

Das ist nicht meine Materie.

Это не моя область.

O
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Objekt

Means a physical object or item, but sounds more technical and formal than Ding.

A1Often

Das Objekt liegt auf dem Tisch.

Объект лежит на столе.

T
🇩🇪German
Thema

Means topic, subject, or theme. It fits ideas and discussions, not physical objects.

A1Often

Das Thema ist sehr interessant.

Тема очень интересная.

U
🇩🇪German
Umstand

Means circumstance, condition, or factor. It is not a thing itself, but something that affects a situation.

A1Often

Die Umstände waren schwierig.

Обстоятельства были трудными.

P
🇩🇪German
Punkt

Means point, item, or point of discussion. Often used for a single aspect or part of something.

A1Very Often

Das ist ein wichtiger Punkt.

Это важный пункт.

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/zaχə/

die Sache translation

thing

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/zaχə/

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die Sache meaning: what does it mean?

ein Gegenstand, eine Tatsache, Idee oder Situation

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