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das Orchester
orchestra · أوركسترا
Is Orchester der, die, or das?
Orchester is neuter (das). The plural is Orchester.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Orchester.
Plural
die Orchester
Declension of das Orchester
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Orchester | ein Orchester | die Orchester |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Orchester | ein Orchester | die Orchester |
| Dativ Dative | dem Orchester | einem Orchester | den Orchestern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Orchesters | eines Orchesters | der Orchester |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Orchester" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Auf unserer Hochzeit hat ein kleines Orchester gespielt.
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