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die Frau
woman, Mrs., wife · امرأة، سيدة، زوجة
Is Frau der, die, or das?
Frau is feminine (die). The plural is Frauen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Frau.
Plural
die Frauen
Declension of die Frau
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Frau | eine Frau | die Frauen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Frau | eine Frau | die Frauen |
| Dativ Dative | der Frau | einer Frau | den Frauen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Frau | einer Frau | der Frauen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Frau" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Das ist Frau Meier.
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