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