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die Oper
opera · أوبرا
Is Oper der, die, or das?
Oper is feminine (die). The plural is Opern.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Oper.
Plural
die Opern
Declension of die Oper
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Oper | eine Oper | die Opern |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Oper | eine Oper | die Opern |
| Dativ Dative | der Oper | einer Oper | den Opern |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Oper | einer Oper | der Opern |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Oper" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich mag Opern.
Warst du schon mal in der Oper?
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
Test your knowledge of Oper