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