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der Metzger
butcher · جزّار / لحّام
Is Metzger der, die, or das?
Metzger is masculine (der). The plural is Metzger.
Usually
Agent nouns ending in -er are usually masculine.
Plural
die Metzger
Declension of der Metzger
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Metzger | ein Metzger | die Metzger |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Metzger | einen Metzger | die Metzger |
| Dativ Dative | dem Metzger | einem Metzger | den Metzgern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Metzgers | eines Metzgers | der Metzger |
Memory Tip
Most nouns ending in -er are masculine. Agent nouns ending in -er are usually masculine.
Example Sentences
Dieser Metzger hat sehr gute Wurst.
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