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der Opa
grandpa · جد
Is Opa der, die, or das?
Opa is masculine (der). The plural is Opas.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Opa.
Plural
die Opas
Declension of der Opa
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Opa | ein Opa | die Opas |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Opa | einen Opa | die Opas |
| Dativ Dative | dem Opa | einem Opa | den Opas |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Opas | eines Opas | der Opas |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Opa" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Mein Opa ist 82.
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