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