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der Kranke
patient, sick person · مريض
Is Kranke der, die, or das?
Kranke is masculine (der). The plural is Kranken.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Kranke.
Plural
die Kranken
Declension of der Kranke
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Kranke | ein Kranke | die Kranken |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Kranke | einen Kranke | die Kranken |
| Dativ Dative | dem Kranke | einem Kranke | den Kranken |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Krankes | eines Krankes | der Kranken |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Kranke" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Kranke brauchen viel Ruhe.
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