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der Witz
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Is Witz der, die, or das?
Witz is masculine (der). The plural is Witze.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Witz.
Plural
die Witze
Declension of der Witz
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Witz | ein Witz | die Witze |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Witz | einen Witz | die Witze |
| Dativ Dative | dem Witz | einem Witz | den Witzen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Witzes | eines Witzes | der Witze |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Witz" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wir haben Witze erzählt und viel gelacht.
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