das B1
no plural
das Personal
staff, personnel · العمال / الموظفون
Is Personal der, die, or das?
Personal is neuter (das). This noun has no plural form.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Personal.
Plural
This noun is used only in the singular form.
Declension of das Personal
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Personal | ein Personal |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Personal | ein Personal |
| Dativ Dative | dem Personal | einem Personal |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Personals | eines Personals |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Personal" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Dieser Eingang ist nur für das Personal.
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