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das Schwein
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Is Schwein der, die, or das?
Schwein is neuter (das). The plural is Schweine.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Schwein.
Plural
die Schweine
Declension of das Schwein
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Schwein | ein Schwein | die Schweine |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Schwein | ein Schwein | die Schweine |
| Dativ Dative | dem Schwein | einem Schwein | den Schweinen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Schweins | eines Schweins | der Schweine |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Schwein" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich esse kein Schweinefleisch.
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