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