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