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der Coiffeur
hairdresser (Swiss German) · حلاق / مصفف شعر
Is Coiffeur der, die, or das?
Coiffeur is masculine (der). The plural is Coiffeure.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Coiffeur.
Plural
die Coiffeure
Declension of der Coiffeur
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Coiffeur | ein Coiffeur | die Coiffeure |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Coiffeur | einen Coiffeur | die Coiffeure |
| Dativ Dative | dem Coiffeur | einem Coiffeur | den Coiffeuren |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Coiffeurs | eines Coiffeurs | der Coiffeure |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Coiffeur" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Du siehst toll aus! Wer ist dein Coiffeur?
Meine Tochter will Coiffeuse werden.
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