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die Dose
can, tin · علبة
Is Dose der, die, or das?
Dose is feminine (die). The plural is Dosen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Dose.
Plural
die Dosen
Declension of die Dose
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Dose | eine Dose | die Dosen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Dose | eine Dose | die Dosen |
| Dativ Dative | der Dose | einer Dose | den Dosen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Dose | einer Dose | der Dosen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Dose" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich habe noch eine Dose Bohnen.
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