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das Ding
thing · شيء
Is Ding der, die, or das?
Ding is neuter (das). The plural is Dinge.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Ding.
Plural
die Dinge
Declension of das Ding
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Ding | ein Ding | die Dinge |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Ding | ein Ding | die Dinge |
| Dativ Dative | dem Ding | einem Ding | den Dingen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Dinges | eines Dinges | der Dinge |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Ding" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Gib mir bitte mal das Ding da drüben!
Was macht man mit diesem Ding? - Damit kann man Flaschen öffnen.
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