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das Telefon
telephone · هاتف
Is Telefon der, die, or das?
Telefon is neuter (das). The plural is Telefone.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Telefon.
Plural
die Telefone
Declension of das Telefon
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Telefon | ein Telefon | die Telefone |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Telefon | ein Telefon | die Telefone |
| Dativ Dative | dem Telefon | einem Telefon | den Telefonen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Telefons | eines Telefons | der Telefone |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Telefon" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich muss mal telefonieren.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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