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die Messe
fair, trade fair · معرض (تجاري)
Is Messe der, die, or das?
Messe is feminine (die). The plural is Messen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Messe.
Plural
die Messen
Declension of die Messe
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Messe | eine Messe | die Messen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Messe | eine Messe | die Messen |
| Dativ Dative | der Messe | einer Messe | den Messen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Messe | einer Messe | der Messen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Messe" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Kommst du mit zur Buchmesse nach Frankfurt?
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