thing

US /θɪŋ/
UK /θɪŋ/
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1.

Ding, Sache

an object that is not alive and has no special qualities

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What is that thing over there?
Was ist das für ein Ding da drüben?
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I need to buy a few things for the house.
Ich muss ein paar Sachen für das Haus kaufen.
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objectitemarticleentityunit
2.

Sache, Ereignis

an action, activity, or event

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The first thing we need to do is clean up.
Das erste, was wir tun müssen, ist aufräumen.
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How are things going?
Wie laufen die Dinge?
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eventoccurrenceaffairmattersituation
3.

Tatsache, Umstand

a fact or circumstance

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The important thing is that everyone is safe.
Das Wichtigste ist, dass alle in Sicherheit sind.
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One thing led to another, and soon they were married.
Eins führte zum anderen, und bald waren sie verheiratet.
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factcircumstancepointdetailaspect
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the thing isinternet of thingssure thingfor one thingthe done thinga thing or twoa thing of the past