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der Stein
stone · حجر
Is Stein der, die, or das?
Stein is masculine (der). The plural is Steine.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Stein.
Plural
die Steine
Declension of der Stein
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Stein | ein Stein | die Steine |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Stein | einen Stein | die Steine |
| Dativ Dative | dem Stein | einem Stein | den Steinen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Steins | eines Steins | der Steine |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Stein" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Die Kinder werfen Steine ins Wasser.
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