Merkmal - Der Die Das

The correct article for Merkmal is "das".

English translation: feature

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 Merkmal.

Colors

Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).

das Merkmal
Try to associate the word with its corresponding color

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. Here is the rule to help you to remember the article for the word Merkmal:

For words that consist of several combined nouns, the article is always determined by the last part. Merkmal takes the article das, just like Mal.

Practical Examples and Usage

Discover how to use das Merkmal effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of das Merkmal is die Merkmale.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Merkmaldie Merkmale
Accusativedas Merkmaldie Merkmale
Dativedem Merkmalden Merkmalen
Genitivedes Merkmalsder Merkmale

Example Sentences

  1. Das Merkmal des Hauses ist sein Architekturstil. (The feature of the house is its architectural style.)
  2. Die Merkmale dieser Funktion sind schnell und effizient. (The features of this function are fast and efficient.)
  3. Diese Struktur wird aufgrund ihrer vielfältigen Merkmale sehr geschätzt. (This structure is highly valued because of its diverse features.)

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