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die Butter
butter · زبدة
Is Butter der, die, or das?
Butter is feminine (die). This noun has no plural form.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Butter.
Plural
This noun is used only in the singular form.
Declension of die Butter
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Butter | eine Butter |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Butter | eine Butter |
| Dativ Dative | der Butter | einer Butter |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Butter | einer Butter |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Butter" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Möchtest du Butter aufs Brot oder nur Käse?
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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