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