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The meaning of the German word "denn" and how you use it

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denn
(particle) so; then; well (marks follow-up enquiry) "Denn" is also used as a flavoring particle that can express active interest, impatience or emphasise a question or certain parts of the question.
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Was willst du denn hier ?
So what do you want here?
Glaubst du denn wirklich , dass er kommt ?
So do you really think he's coming?
Warum kann er denn nicht früher kommen ?
Why can't he come earlier then?
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Never Ever Just Mary - Saving Mr. Banks
Wo ist denn nun Mr . Disney ?
Now where is Mr. Disney, then?
Striking a Balance: Cyclists, Pedestrians and Cars
Was stört dich denn bis jetzt hier an der Osterstraße ?
What has bothered you then so far here on (the) Osterstraße?
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Wen haben wir denn da ?
Who do we have here then?
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denn
(coordinating conjunction) for; as; because; cause; after all The word "denn" introduces a independent clause that states the reason for a previous assertion. Unlike with "weil" or "da", "denn" does not change word order, so you don't need to send the verb to the end.
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Wir gehen nicht aus , denn wir sind zu müde .
We're not going out because we're too tired.
Er kann heute nicht kommen , denn er ist krank .
He can't come today as he is ill.
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Invisible Disabilities – More Common Than You Might Think
Denn in Deutschland kämpft so gut wie jeder Mensch irgendwann einmal mindestens
Because as good as every person struggles at least at one time
Vintage Dr. Oetker Commercial
Es macht Spaß zuzusehen , denn Backen macht Freude .
It is fun to watch, since baking brings joy.
Boredom Is Good?
denn Langeweile ist die heimliche Mutter der Kreativität !
because boredom is the secret mother of creativity!
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Was...denn
(expression) what; what do you mean
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Was denn ? Ich verstehe das gar nicht !
What? I don't understand that at all!
Was denn ? Das macht keinen Sinn .
What do you mean? That makes no sense.
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Fish Bowl Diaries: The Lever!
Was denn Barry ?
What, Barry?
Fish Bowl Diaries: The Lever!
Was denn nicht tun ?
Don't do what?
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Was denn ?
What is it?
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Es...sei...denn
(expression) unless
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Wir werden Tante Lisa im Krankenhaus besuchen , es sei denn sie möchte sich ausruhen .
We'll go visit Aunt Lisa in hospital unless she wants to rest.
Am Sonntag gehen wir an den See , es sei denn das Wetter ist schlecht .
On Sunday we're going to the lake, unless the weather is bad.
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Why Do We Love to Play?
Es sei denn , du bist Lukas Podolski , Garry Kasparow oder Gregor Onkh .
Unless you are Lukas Podolski, Garry Kasparow oder Gregor Onkh.
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Es sei denn ich habe Probleme mit Wunden , die eitern , dann würde ich davon mehr essen .
Unless I have a problem with wounds which suppurate- then I would eat more of it.
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denn...je
(adv.) more X than ever
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Die Rolle der Region ist wichtiger denn je .
The region's role is more important than ever.
Er wollte das mehr denn je .
He wanted it more than ever.
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How Soccer Took over Germany
Beliebter denn je .
More popular than ever before.
WM '14 | Brazil Under Pressure?
denn je , um den Titel zu holen .
than ever to get the title.
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