German A1 · Grammar cheat code
Every noun has a gender. Always learn der / die / das with it.
| Gender | def. art. | indef. art. |
|---|---|---|
| masc | der | ein |
| fem | die | eine |
| neut | das | ein |
| pl | die | — |
Der Mann trinkt Kaffee.
The man drinks coffee.
Das Kind lernt schnell.
The child learns quickly.
Most gender must be memorised — but noun endings give clues.
| -ling | -ung | -chen/-lein |
| -or | -heit/-keit | -um/-ment |
Die Freiheit ist sehr wichtig.
Freedom is very important.
Das Mädchen lernt Englisch.
The girl is learning English.
Questions
- What is the rule for Articles: Nominativ?
- Every noun has a gender. Always learn der / die / das with it.
- How do I use Articles: Nominativ?
- Compound nouns take the gender of the last noun: die Hand + das Tuch = das Handtuch.
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