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die Hand
hand · يد
Is Hand der, die, or das?
Hand is feminine (die). The plural is Hände.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Hand.
Plural
die Hände
Declension of die Hand
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Hand | eine Hand | die Hände |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Hand | eine Hand | die Hände |
| Dativ Dative | der Hand | einer Hand | den Händen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Hand | einer Hand | der Hände |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Hand" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wasch dir bitte die Hände.
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