# der Essay

der Essay is a German noun meaning “essay”. Forms: des Essays, die Essays.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Essays
- Plural: die Essays

## In other languages

- Русский: эссе

## Meanings

1. essay, usually on scientific, cultural or sociological subjects for publication in a newspaper or magazine

## Examples

- Ich muss bis morgen ein paar Essays schreiben. — I have a few essays to write by tomorrow.
- Zusätzlich zu Romanen und Gedichten schreibt sie Essays. — She writes essays in addition to novels and poetry.
- Dieser Essay ist zu lang. — This essay is too long.
- Toms Essay enthielt viele Tippfehler. — Tom's essay had many typos.

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