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der Koch
cook, chef (male) · طباخ
Is Koch der, die, or das?
Koch is masculine (der). The plural is Köche.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Koch.
Plural
die Köche
Declension of der Koch
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Koch | ein Koch | die Köche |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Koch | einen Koch | die Köche |
| Dativ Dative | dem Koch | einem Koch | den Köchen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Koches | eines Koches | der Köche |
Memory Tip
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