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der Chef
boss (male) · مدير / رئيس
Is Chef der, die, or das?
Chef is masculine (der). The plural is Chefs.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Chef.
Plural
die Chefs
Declension of der Chef
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Chef | ein Chef | die Chefs |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Chef | einen Chef | die Chefs |
| Dativ Dative | dem Chef | einem Chef | den Chefs |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Chefes | eines Chefes | der Chefs |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Chef" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wir haben eine neue Chefin.
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