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