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Tor

English translation of Tor

gate

The word 'Tor' in German is used to describe a gate, door, or entrance. It is a noun and can be used in various contexts, such as 'Stadttor' (city gate), 'Gartentor' (garden gate), or 'Eingangstor' (entrance gate). It is important to note that 'Tor' is a masculine noun, so it is used with masculine articles and adjective endings.


Example sentences using: Tor

Er hat ein Tor geschossen.

English translation of Er hat ein Tor geschossen.

He scored a goal.

This sentence can be used when someone has successfully scored in a game of football (or soccer as known in the US). The word 'Tor' here is used as a noun to refer to a goal in sports.

Das Tor zum Garten ist offen.

English translation of Das Tor zum Garten ist offen.

The gate to the garden is open.

In this context, 'Tor' is used to mean a gate, specifically the gate leading to a garden. This phrase can be used when observing or stating that the gate to a specific area (in this case, a garden) is open.

Der Tor glaubt es immer noch nicht.

English translation of Der Tor glaubt es immer noch nicht.

The fool still doesn't believe it.

In this sentence, 'Tor' is used as an adjective to describe a person who is not believing something that should be apparent. It is a colloquial term to refer to someone as a fool or an idiot in German.

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