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die Katastrophe
catastrophe, disaster · كارثة
Is Katastrophe der, die, or das?
Katastrophe is feminine (die). The plural is Katastrophen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Katastrophe.
Plural
die Katastrophen
Declension of die Katastrophe
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Katastrophe | eine Katastrophe | die Katastrophen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Katastrophe | eine Katastrophe | die Katastrophen |
| Dativ Dative | der Katastrophe | einer Katastrophe | den Katastrophen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Katastrophe | einer Katastrophe | der Katastrophen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Katastrophe" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Der Urlaub war eine Katastrophe. Es hat nur geregnet.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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