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