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