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das Metall
metal · معدن
Is Metall der, die, or das?
Metall is neuter (das). The plural is Metalle.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Metall.
Plural
die Metalle
Declension of das Metall
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Metall | ein Metall | die Metalle |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Metall | ein Metall | die Metalle |
| Dativ Dative | dem Metall | einem Metall | den Metallen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Metalls | eines Metalls | der Metalle |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Metall" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Dieser Tisch hier ist ganz aus Metall.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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