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die Marille
apricot (Austrian) · مشمش (في النمسا)
Is Marille der, die, or das?
Marille is feminine (die). The plural is Marillen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Marille.
Plural
die Marillen
Declension of die Marille
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Marille | eine Marille | die Marillen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Marille | eine Marille | die Marillen |
| Dativ Dative | der Marille | einer Marille | den Marillen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Marille | einer Marille | der Marillen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Marille" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Schmecken dir die Marillen?
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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