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die Birne
pear · إجاص / كمثرى
Is Birne der, die, or das?
Birne is feminine (die). The plural is Birnen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Birne.
Plural
die Birnen
Declension of die Birne
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Birne | eine Birne | die Birnen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Birne | eine Birne | die Birnen |
| Dativ Dative | der Birne | einer Birne | den Birnen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Birne | einer Birne | der Birnen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Birne" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ein Kilo Birnen, bitte!
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