German Plurals Flashcards
What is the plural of
die Blume (the flower)
die Blumen (the flowers)
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
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The flowers were not expensive.
Die Blumen waren nicht teuer.
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
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Where are you going with the flowers?
Wo gehst du mit den Blumen hin?
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
What is the plural of
die Frau (the woman)
die Frauen (the women)
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
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The lives of women in many countries are difficult.
Das Leben der Frauen in vielen Ländern ist schwierig.
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
What is the plural of
die Lehrerin (the teacher)
die Lehrerinnen (the teachers)
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
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The teachers (female) are quite young.
Die Lehrerinnen sind ziemlich jung.
Most fem nouns ending in -e form their plural by adding -n, -en, -nen
What is the plural of
der Kuchen (the cake)
die Kuchen (the cakes)
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
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The cakes look delicious
Die Kuchen sehen lecker aus
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
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There is a little problem with the cakes
Es gibt ein kleines Problem mit den Kuchen
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
What is the plural of
der Lehrer (the teacher)
die Lehrer (the teachers)
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
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That was the teachers’ fault
Das war die Schuld des Lehrers
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
What is the plural of
der Onkel (the uncle)
die Onkel (the uncles)
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
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The uncles are arriving tomorrow
Die Onkel kommen morgen an
Many nouns have no ending, mostly masc/neut ending in -en, -er, -el
What is the plural of
der Apfel (the apple)
die Äpfel
Some of these nouns add an umlaut in the plural
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The apples are not ripe enough.
Die Äpfel sind nicht reif genug.
Some of these nouns add an umlaut in the plural
What is the plural of
der Garten (the garden)
die Gärten
SSome of these nouns add an umlaut in the plural
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The gardens were beautiful.
Die Gärten waren wunderschön.
Some of these nouns add an umlaut in the plural
What is the plural of
der Stuhl (the chair)
die Stühle (the chairs)
Some nouns add an umlaut and an -e to form the plural
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The chairs are new.
Die Stühle sind neu.
Some nouns add an umlaut and an -e to form the plural
What is the plural of
die Angst (the fear)
die Ängste (the fears)
Some nouns add an umlaut and an -e to form the plural
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The government must take the people’s fears seriously
Die Regierung muss die Ängste der Bevölkerung ernst nehmen
Some nouns add an umlaut and an -e to form the plural
What is the plural of
das Geschenk (the present)
die Geschenke (the presents)
Masc/Neut nouns often add -e to form their plural
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The presents are on the table
Die Geschenke sind auf dem Tisch
Masc/Neut nouns often add -e to form their plural
