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