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der Volleyball
volleyball · كرة طائرة
Is Volleyball der, die, or das?
Volleyball is masculine (der). The plural is Volleybälle.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Volleyball.
Plural
die Volleybälle
Declension of der Volleyball
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Volleyball | ein Volleyball | die Volleybälle |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Volleyball | einen Volleyball | die Volleybälle |
| Dativ Dative | dem Volleyball | einem Volleyball | den Volleybällen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Volleyballs | eines Volleyballs | der Volleybälle |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Volleyball" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich spiele gern Volleyball.
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