der B1
weak noun
der Held
hero · بطل
Is Held der, die, or das?
Held is masculine (der). The plural is Helden.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Held.
Plural
die Helden
Declension of der Held
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Held | ein Held | die Helden |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Helden | einen Helden | die Helden |
| Dativ Dative | dem Helden | einem Helden | den Helden |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Helden | eines Helden | der Helden |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Held" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Er spielt gern den Helden.
Sie ist die Heldin des Tages.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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