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