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Is Brief der, die, or das?
Brief is masculine (der). The plural is Briefe.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Brief.
Plural
die Briefe
Declension of der Brief
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Brief | ein Brief | die Briefe |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Brief | einen Brief | die Briefe |
| Dativ Dative | dem Brief | einem Brief | den Briefen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Briefs | eines Briefs | der Briefe |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Brief" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich schreibe gern Briefe.
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