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der Kindergarten
kindergarten, preschool · روضة أطفال
Is Kindergarten der, die, or das?
Kindergarten is masculine (der). The plural is Kindergärten.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Kindergarten.
Plural
die Kindergärten
Declension of der Kindergarten
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Kindergarten | ein Kindergarten | die Kindergärten |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Kindergarten | einen Kindergarten | die Kindergärten |
| Dativ Dative | dem Kindergarten | einem Kindergarten | den Kindergärten |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Kindergartens | eines Kindergartens | der Kindergärten |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Kindergarten" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Meine Tochter geht in den Kindergarten.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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