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der Apparat
device, apparatus, machine · جهاز
Is Apparat der, die, or das?
Apparat is masculine (der). The plural is Apparate.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Apparat.
Plural
die Apparate
Declension of der Apparat
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Apparat | ein Apparat | die Apparate |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Apparat | einen Apparat | die Apparate |
| Dativ Dative | dem Apparat | einem Apparat | den Apparaten |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Apparats | eines Apparats | der Apparate |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Apparat" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Was machen wir mit deinem alten Apparat?
Ich habe einen neuen Fotoapparat.
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