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die Erde
earth, ground, soil · أرض / تربة / الكرة الأرضية
Is Erde der, die, or das?
Erde is feminine (die). This noun has no plural form.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Erde.
Plural
This noun is used only in the singular form.
Declension of die Erde
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Erde | eine Erde |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Erde | eine Erde |
| Dativ Dative | der Erde | einer Erde |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Erde | einer Erde |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Erde" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Die Pflanzen brauchen neue Erde.
Mein Sohn hat das Glas auf die Erde fallen lassen.
An der Konferenz nehmen Vertreter aus fast allen Ländern der Erde teil.
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