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das Girokonto
checking account · حساب جاري
Is Girokonto der, die, or das?
Girokonto is neuter (das). The plural is Girokontoen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Girokonto.
Plural
die Girokontoen
Declension of das Girokonto
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Girokonto | ein Girokonto | die Girokontoen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Girokonto | ein Girokonto | die Girokontoen |
| Dativ Dative | dem Girokonto | einem Girokonto | den Girokontoen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Girokontos | eines Girokontos | der Girokontoen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Girokonto" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Mein Girokonto kostet gar nichts.
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