Massive German Gender Quiz

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1. Onkel

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2. Großmutter

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The word "Großmutter" is a feminine noun in German, and in the German language, feminine nouns are preceded by the article "die". Therefore, the correct answer is "die".

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3. Bruder

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The given answer "der" is the correct one because it is the correct article in German for the noun "Bruder" which means "brother" in English. In German, every noun has a gender and "Bruder" is a masculine noun, so it requires the definite article "der".

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4. Mama

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5. Frau

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6. Vater

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The given answer "der" is correct because "Vater" is a masculine noun in German, and the definite article for masculine nouns in the nominative case is "der".

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7. Treppe

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8. Ameise

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9. August

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All months male

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10. Januar

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The given answer "der" is the correct article for the German noun "Januar." In German, every noun has a specific gender, and "Januar" is a masculine noun, hence it requires the article "der."

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11. Oktober

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The given answer "der" is the correct article for the noun "Oktober" in German. In German, nouns have gender, and "Oktober" is a masculine noun. The article "der" is used for masculine nouns in the nominative case. Therefore, "der Oktober" is the correct way to refer to the month of October in German.

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12. Kirche

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The word "Kirche" in German is a feminine noun, which means "church" in English. In the German language, feminine nouns are usually preceded by the definite article "die". Therefore, the correct answer is "die".

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13. Tasche

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-e ending

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14. Sommer

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ALL seasons male

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15. Lippe

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The given answer "die" is the correct article for the German noun "Lippe". In German, nouns are assigned one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. The gender of a noun determines the article that precedes it. In this case, "Lippe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".

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16. Kiste  

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Box -e ending

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17. Lehrer

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The given correct answer is "der". In German, nouns have gender and the article used before them depends on their gender. "Der" is the definite article used before masculine nouns. Therefore, "der" is the correct article to use before the noun "Lehrer" which is a masculine noun meaning "teacher" in English.

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18. Sohn

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Male person

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19. Buch

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20. Haare

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21. Notizbuch

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The given word "Notizbuch" is a noun in German, and it is a neuter noun. In German, nouns can be classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The article "das" is used with neuter nouns. Therefore, the correct answer is "das."

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22. Klasse  (grade level, class group)

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The word "Klasse" is a feminine noun in German, which means it is preceded by the definite article "die". In German, nouns are assigned a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), and this gender determines the form of the definite article used with the noun. In this case, "die" is the correct definite article for the feminine noun "Klasse".

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23. Biene

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The word "die" is the correct answer because it is the correct definite article for the noun "Biene" in German. In German, nouns are assigned one of three gender categories: masculine, feminine, or neuter. The noun "Biene" is feminine, so the correct definite article to use with it is "die".

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24. Freundin

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In German, "Freundin" is a feminine noun, so the correct article to use with it is "die". This is because "die" is the definite article for feminine nouns in the nominative case.

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25. Matratze

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-e ending

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26. Augenbraue

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-e ending

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27. Liebe

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28. Hälfte

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-e ending

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29. Schildkröte

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The given word "Schildkröte" is a feminine noun in German. In German grammar, nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The article "die" is used to accompany feminine nouns in the nominative case. Therefore, "die" is the correct article for the word "Schildkröte".

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30. Bettdecke

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The word "Bettdecke" is a feminine noun in German. In the German language, nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The article "die" is used with feminine nouns, hence "die Bettdecke" is the correct form.

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31. Herbst

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32. Wolke

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The given answer "die" is correct because it is the correct definite article for the German noun "Wolke," which means "cloud" in English. In German, nouns have different genders, and "Wolke" is a feminine noun, so the correct definite article is "die."

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33. Hotel

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34. Die Weste

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The given correct answer "die" suggests that "die Weste" is a feminine noun in German. In German, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the gender determines the article used before the noun. In this case, "die" is the feminine definite article used before "Weste," indicating that "Weste" is a feminine noun.

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35. Mittag

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Tag is male

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36. Eis (ice)

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The word "Eis" is a neuter noun in German, and the article "das" is used with neuter nouns. Therefore, the correct answer is "das".

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37. Donner

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38. Getränk

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The word "Getränk" is a noun in German and it is neuter gender. In German, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the gender determines the articles and pronouns used with the noun. "Das" is the definite article used with neuter nouns, so "das Getränk" means "the drink" in English.

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39. Kleidung

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-ung endings usually female

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40. Keller

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celler -er usually male

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41. Mädchen

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The word "Mädchen" is a German noun that means "girl" in English. In German, nouns are assigned one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. The article "der" is used for masculine nouns, "die" for feminine nouns, and "das" for neuter nouns. In the case of "Mädchen," it is a neuter noun, so the correct article to use is "das."

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42. Pfeffer

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-er endings usually male

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43. Körper

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The word "Körper" is a masculine noun in German, hence the correct article to use with it is "der". In German, nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun determines the article and adjective endings that are used with it. In this case, "der" is the correct article for the masculine gender.

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44. Fluss

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45. Hügel  (hill)

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-el endings usually male

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46. Erkältung

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-ung is female

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47. Frühling

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The word "Frühling" is a masculine noun in German, which is why the correct article to use with it is "der". In German, nouns can be classified as masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the article used before the noun depends on its gender. In this case, "der" is the correct article to use with "Frühling" because it is a masculine noun.

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48. Fakultät

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-tät endings usually female

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49. Bahnhof

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Hof is male

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50. Geschenk

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Ge- words usually neuter

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51. Hinterhof

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Hof is male

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52. Ausgang  (exit)

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Gang is male

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53. Garten

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-en ending usually male

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54. Apfel

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-el ending male (exception to fruit is female rule)

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55. Krankenhaus

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Haus neuter

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56. Diamant

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-ant/-ent endings usually male

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57. Früstück

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Stück (piece) is neuter

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58. Papier

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59. Eingang   (entrance)

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The word "Eingang" is a masculine noun in German, which is why the correct article is "der". In German, nouns can be classified as masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the articles used with them depend on their gender. In this case, "Eingang" refers to the entrance, and since it is a masculine noun, it is preceded by the article "der".

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60. Lied

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The word "Lied" is a German noun that means "song" in English. In German, nouns are assigned a gender, either masculine, feminine, or neuter. The article "der" is used for masculine nouns, "die" for feminine nouns, and "das" for neuter nouns. In this case, "Lied" is a neuter noun, so the correct article is "das".

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61. Flug

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The word "der" is the correct answer because it is the definite article used for masculine nouns in German. In this case, "Flug" is a masculine noun, so it is accompanied by the article "der."

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62. Westen

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directions always male

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63. Rucksack

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The correct answer is "der" because "Rucksack" is a masculine noun in German. In German, nouns can be classified as masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the article used before the noun depends on its gender. In this case, "der" is the definite article used before masculine nouns.

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64. Party

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65. Skilaufen

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verbs as nouns neuter

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66. Leben

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The word "Leben" is a neuter noun in German, which means it is preceded by the definite article "das". In this context, "das" is used to indicate that "Leben" is a neuter noun.

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67. Augenlid

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Lid is neuter

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68. Lesen

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The answer "das" is correct because "Lesen" is a neuter noun in German, and the article for neuter nouns is "das". In German, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the article used depends on the gender of the noun. In this case, since "Lesen" is a neuter noun, the correct article is "das".

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69. Mensch

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The correct answer is "der" because "Mensch" is a masculine noun in German. In German, nouns have gender, and "der" is the definite article used for masculine nouns.

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70. Nummer

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71. Väter

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72. Wand

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73. Friseur

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-eur endings usually male

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74. Stern

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The word "der" is the correct answer because it is the masculine definite article in German. In German, nouns are assigned a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), and the definite article used with masculine nouns is "der". Therefore, when referring to the word "Stern" (which means "star" in English), the correct article to use is "der".

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75. Löffel

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The correct answer is "der" because "Löffel" is a masculine noun in German. In German grammar, nouns are assigned a gender, and masculine nouns are usually preceded by the definite article "der".

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76. Stein

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The given correct answer is "der." In German, nouns have gender, and "der" is the definite article used for masculine nouns. Since "Stein" is a masculine noun, it is preceded by "der" to indicate its gender.

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77. Ei

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78. Zahn

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The correct answer is "der" because "Zahn" is a masculine noun in German. In German, nouns have gender and "der" is the definite article used for masculine nouns.

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79. Truthahn

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(turkey) der Hahn(rooster) is male

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80. Wetter

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The given answer "das" is the correct article for the noun "Wetter" in German. In German, nouns have grammatical gender, and "Wetter" is a neuter noun. Neuter nouns are typically preceded by the article "das".

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81. Shorts

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plural

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82. Land

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In German, nouns are assigned one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. The gender of a noun is not always predictable and must be learned along with the noun itself. In this case, "das" is the definite article used with neuter nouns. Therefore, "das" is the correct article for the noun "Land" in German.

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83. Spiel

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The word "das" is the correct answer because it is the definite article used for neuter nouns in German. In this case, "Spiel" (game) is a neuter noun, so it requires the article "das" before it. The other options, "der" and "die", are used for masculine and feminine nouns respectively, which do not apply to "Spiel".

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84. Antwort

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The given answer "die" is correct because in German, "Antwort" is a feminine noun, and the definite article for feminine nouns in the nominative case is "die".

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85. Schaf

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86. Waschbecken

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87. Schatten

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-en usually male

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88. Zirkus

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-us usually male

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89. Daten

Explanation

plural

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90. Halstuch

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scarf das Tuch(towel) is neuter

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91. Fußgelenk  (ankle)

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The word "Fußgelenk" is a compound noun in German, made up of "Fuß" which means "foot" and "Gelenk" which means "joint". In German, compound nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. In this case, "Gelenk" is neuter, so the gender of the compound noun "Fußgelenk" is also neuter. Therefore, the correct article to use with "Fußgelenk" is "das".

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92. Geburt

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The word "Geburt" is a feminine noun in German, hence it is preceded by the definite article "die". The word "birth" is the English translation of "Geburt".

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93. Brust

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The given word "Brust" is a feminine noun in German, which means "chest" or "breast" in English. In German, feminine nouns are accompanied by the definite article "die". Therefore, the correct answer is "die".

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94. Gabel

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The word "die" is the correct answer because it is the definite article used for feminine nouns in German. In German, nouns are assigned a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter) and the article used before the noun changes depending on the gender. In this case, "die" is used for feminine nouns, so it is the correct choice.

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95. Armband

Explanation

Band (ribbon, tape, band) is neuter

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96. Champignon  (mushroom)

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The word "Champignon" is a masculine noun in German, which is why the correct article to use with it is "der". In German, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the gender of a noun determines the article that should be used with it. In this case, "der" is the correct article for "Champignon" because it is a masculine noun.

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97. Zweibel

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most plants, fruits and vegetables female

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98. Kopfkissen

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The given word "Kopfkissen" is a German noun, which means "pillow" in English. In German, nouns have gender, and the gender of a noun determines the article used with it. The word "das" is the definite article used with neuter nouns in German. Since "Kopfkissen" is a neuter noun, the correct article to use with it is "das".

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99. Jahrzehnt  (decade)

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The word "Jahrzehnt" is a neuter noun in German, which means it is preceded by the article "das". Therefore, the correct answer is "das".

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100. Geschmack

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exception to the Ge- rule

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Onkel
Großmutter
Bruder
Mama
Frau
Vater
Treppe
Ameise
August
Januar
Oktober
Kirche
Tasche
Sommer
Lippe
Kiste  
Lehrer
Sohn
Buch
Haare
Notizbuch
Klasse  (grade level, class group)
Biene
Freundin
Matratze
Augenbraue
Liebe
Hälfte
Schildkröte
Bettdecke
Herbst
Wolke
Hotel
Die Weste
Mittag
Eis (ice)
Donner
Getränk
Kleidung
Keller
Mädchen
Pfeffer
Körper
Fluss
Hügel  (hill)
Erkältung
Frühling
Fakultät
Bahnhof
Geschenk
Hinterhof
Ausgang  (exit)
Garten
Apfel
Krankenhaus
Diamant
Früstück
Papier
Eingang   (entrance)
Lied
Flug
Westen
Rucksack
Party
Skilaufen
Leben
Augenlid
Lesen
Mensch
Nummer
Väter
Wand
Friseur
Stern
Löffel
Stein
Ei
Zahn
Truthahn
Wetter
Shorts
Land
Spiel
Antwort
Schaf
Waschbecken
Schatten
Zirkus
Daten
Halstuch
Fußgelenk  (ankle)
Geburt
Brust
Gabel
Armband
Champignon  (mushroom)
Zweibel
Kopfkissen
Jahrzehnt  (decade)
Geschmack
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