Kleid - Der Die Das
The correct article for Kleid is "das".
English translation: dress
How to remember it?
To easily and effectively remember the article for a specific word, you can use a few techniques. Associate the word with a color and visualize the noun in that color. Audio hints also help - hearing the word in a masculine, feminine, or neutral voice can reinforce the correct article. Additionally, German has specific rules and patterns that can help you guess the article without memorizing it outright. Below are some tips specifically chosen for the word Kleid.
Colors
Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).
Audio
This hint activates your sense of hearing. In Artikel Meister, each word is accompanied by a recording in a masculine voice (der), feminine voice (die), or a child’s voice (das). Engaging an additional sense helps you remember the correct article more effectively.
Listen to the word in a child voice.
It's a hint for neuter words (das)
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Rules
There are various rules to help you guess the article of a word without memorizing it. For a general overview, check them out here: Rules. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a specific rule to determine the article for this example. For such cases, it’s best to learn the article by heart. We hope the other hints are still helpful!
Practical Examples and Usage
Discover how to use das Kleid effectively in context.
Plural Form
The plural form of das Kleid is die Kleider.
Declension Table for All Grammar Cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kleid | die Kleider |
| Accusative | das Kleid | die Kleider |
| Dative | dem Kleid | den Kleidern |
| Genitive | des Kleides | der Kleider |
Example Sentences
- Sie trägt ein rotes Kleid. (She is wearing a red dress.)
- Die Kleider im Laden sind sehr schön. (The dresses in the shop are very beautiful.)
- Ich habe einem Kleid im Schaufenster gesehen. (I saw a dress in the shop window.)
Want to Learn More?
Explore our course that teaches you the articles of the 1000 most common German nouns! Like in this example, each word comes with special hints: colors, icons, audio, and rules. Go through it, and you'll never struggle with der, die, das again!
Check out more about our method in the documentation: Memory Tools.