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