German A2 · Grammar cheat code
These endings always make das.
| Ending | Example |
|---|---|
| -chen | |
| -lein | |
| -ment | |
| -(i)um | |
| -ing |
Diminutives override gender: -chen and -lein always das.
- der Hund → das Hündchen
- die Katze → das Kätzchen
- die Frau → das Frauchen
- das Argument
- das Instrument
- das Gymnasium
- das Aquarium
- das Coaching
- das Ranking
Questions
- What is the rule for Nomenendungen: neutrum?
- These endings always make das.
- How do I use Nomenendungen: neutrum?
- -chen / -lein means 'small version of'. The suffix overrides the original gender — even for people.
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