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