1. The: This is the most common translation and is used as the definite article.
* Example: "De man" = "The man"
2. Of: This translation is used when "de" is part of a possessive phrase.
* Example: "De deur van de kamer" = "The door of the room"
3. From: This translation is used when "de" indicates the origin of something.
* Example: "De trein komt uit Amsterdam" = "The train comes from Amsterdam"
4. By: This translation is used when "de" indicates the agent of an action.
* Example: "De brief is geschreven door mijn vriend" = "The letter was written by my friend"
5. With: This translation is used when "de" indicates a way or manner.
* Example: "Ik ga naar school met de bus" = "I go to school with the bus"
To understand the correct translation of "de" in a specific context, you need to consider the surrounding words and phrases.