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die U-Bahn
subway, underground · مترو الأنفاق
Is U-Bahn der, die, or das?
U-Bahn is feminine (die). The plural is U-Bahnen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die U-Bahn.
Plural
die U-Bahnen
Declension of die U-Bahn
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die U-Bahn | eine U-Bahn | die U-Bahnen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die U-Bahn | eine U-Bahn | die U-Bahnen |
| Dativ Dative | der U-Bahn | einer U-Bahn | den U-Bahnen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der U-Bahn | einer U-Bahn | der U-Bahnen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "U-Bahn" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich fahre mit der U-Bahn.
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