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das Semester
semester · فصل دراسي (جامعي)
Is Semester der, die, or das?
Semester is neuter (das). The plural is Semester.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Semester.
Plural
die Semester
Declension of das Semester
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Semester | ein Semester | die Semester |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Semester | ein Semester | die Semester |
| Dativ Dative | dem Semester | einem Semester | den Semestern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Semesters | eines Semesters | der Semester |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Semester" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Mein Neffe studiert im 7. Semester Medizin.
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