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zoo · حديقة حيوان
Is Zoo der, die, or das?
Zoo is masculine (der). The plural is Zoos.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Zoo.
Plural
die Zoos
Declension of der Zoo
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Zoo | ein Zoo | die Zoos |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Zoo | einen Zoo | die Zoos |
| Dativ Dative | dem Zoo | einem Zoo | den Zoos |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Zoos | eines Zoos | der Zoos |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Zoo" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Am Wochenende gehen wir in den Zoo.
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