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