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weak noun
der Bauer
farmer · مزارع
Is Bauer der, die, or das?
Bauer is masculine (der). The plural is Bauern.
Usually
Agent nouns ending in -er are usually masculine.
Plural
die Bauern
Declension of der Bauer
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Bauer | ein Bauer | die Bauern |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Baueren | einen Baueren | die Bauern |
| Dativ Dative | dem Baueren | einem Baueren | den Bauern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Baueren | eines Baueren | der Bauern |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Most nouns ending in -er are masculine. Agent nouns ending in -er are usually masculine.
Example Sentences
Wir kaufen unser Gemüse beim Bauern.
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