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der Herd
stove, cooker · موقد / فرن
Is Herd der, die, or das?
Herd is masculine (der). The plural is Herde.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Herd.
Plural
die Herde
Declension of der Herd
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Herd | ein Herd | die Herde |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Herd | einen Herd | die Herde |
| Dativ Dative | dem Herd | einem Herd | den Herden |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Herdes | eines Herdes | der Herde |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Herd" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
In der neuen Küche fehlt noch der Herd.
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