Questions & Answers about Der Name ist falsch.
Name looks exactly like the English word. Is it pronounced the same way?
No, in German it is pronounced with two syllables, roughly like 'NAH-muh'. In German, you almost always pronounce the 'e' at the end of a word.
How would I ask 'What is the name?' using a W-word from this lesson?
You would actually use Wie (how) instead of Was (what). To ask for a name, German speakers say Wie ist der Name? (literally 'How is the name?').
Why does Name use der? Isn't a name a thing?
In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Name happens to be masculine. That is why it uses der instead of das (neutral).
Can falsch also mean 'false'?
Yes! falsch can mean 'wrong', 'false', or 'incorrect'. The context tells you which English word fits best.
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