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