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