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ski · تزلج / زلاجة
Is Ski der, die, or das?
Ski is masculine (der). The plural is Skier.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Ski.
Plural
die Skier
Declension of der Ski
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Ski | ein Ski | die Skier |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Ski | einen Ski | die Skier |
| Dativ Dative | dem Ski | einem Ski | den Skiern |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Skies | eines Skies | der Skier |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Ski" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Gehen wir am Wochenende Ski laufen?
Das sind aber schöne Skier!
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