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die S-Bahn
suburban train · قطار الضواحي
Is S-Bahn der, die, or das?
S-Bahn is feminine (die). The plural is S-Bahnen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die S-Bahn.
Plural
die S-Bahnen
Declension of die S-Bahn
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die S-Bahn | eine S-Bahn | die S-Bahnen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die S-Bahn | eine S-Bahn | die S-Bahnen |
| Dativ Dative | der S-Bahn | einer S-Bahn | den S-Bahnen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der S-Bahn | einer S-Bahn | der S-Bahnen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "S-Bahn" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich nehme die S-Bahn.
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