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