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die Krise
crisis · أزمة
Is Krise der, die, or das?
Krise is feminine (die). The plural is Krisen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Krise.
Plural
die Krisen
Declension of die Krise
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Krise | eine Krise | die Krisen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Krise | eine Krise | die Krisen |
| Dativ Dative | der Krise | einer Krise | den Krisen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Krise | einer Krise | der Krisen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Krise" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Die Wirtschaft steckt in einer schweren Krise.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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