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