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das Dorf
village · قرية
Is Dorf der, die, or das?
Dorf is neuter (das). The plural is Dörfer.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Dorf.
Plural
die Dörfer
Declension of das Dorf
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Dorf | ein Dorf | die Dörfer |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Dorf | ein Dorf | die Dörfer |
| Dativ Dative | dem Dorf | einem Dorf | den Dörfern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Dorfes | eines Dorfes | der Dörfer |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Dorf" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Meine Familie lebt in einem Dorf.
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