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das Kreuz
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Is Kreuz der, die, or das?
Kreuz is neuter (das). The plural is Kreuze.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Kreuz.
Plural
die Kreuze
Declension of das Kreuz
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Kreuz | ein Kreuz | die Kreuze |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Kreuz | ein Kreuz | die Kreuze |
| Dativ Dative | dem Kreuz | einem Kreuz | den Kreuzen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Kreuzes | eines Kreuzes | der Kreuze |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Kreuz" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Was bedeutet dieses Kreuz hier?
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