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