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