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