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die Kollegin
colleague (female) · زميلة
Is Kollegin der, die, or das?
Kollegin is feminine (die). The plural is Kolleginnen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Kollegin.
Plural
die Kolleginnen
Declension of die Kollegin
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Kollegin | eine Kollegin | die Kolleginnen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Kollegin | eine Kollegin | die Kolleginnen |
| Dativ Dative | der Kollegin | einer Kollegin | den Kolleginnen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Kollegin | einer Kollegin | der Kolleginnen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Kollegin" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wie heißt die neue Kollegin?
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