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weak noun
der Kunde
customer, client · زبون، عميل
Is Kunde der, die, or das?
Kunde is masculine (der). The plural is Kunden.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Kunde.
Plural
die Kunden
Declension of der Kunde
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Kunde | ein Kunde | die Kunden |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Kunden | einen Kunden | die Kunden |
| Dativ Dative | dem Kunden | einem Kunden | den Kunden |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Kunden | eines Kunden | der Kunden |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Kunde" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Der Kunde ist König.
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