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das Ballett
ballet · باليه
Is Ballett der, die, or das?
Ballett is neuter (das). The plural is Ballette.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Ballett.
Plural
die Ballette
Declension of das Ballett
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Ballett | ein Ballett | die Ballette |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Ballett | ein Ballett | die Ballette |
| Dativ Dative | dem Ballett | einem Ballett | den Balletten |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Balletts | eines Balletts | der Ballette |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Ballett" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Meine Tochter möchte gern Ballett tanzen.
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