Bauch - Der Die Das
The correct article for Bauch is "der".
English translation: belly
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 Bauch.
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 masculine voice.
It's a hint for masculine words (der)
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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 der Bauch effectively in context.
Plural Form
The plural form of der Bauch is die Bäuche.
Declension Table for All Grammar Cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bauch | die Bäuche |
| Accusative | den Bauch | die Bäuche |
| Dative | dem Bauch | den Bäuchen |
| Genitive | des Bauchs | der Bäuche |
Example Sentences
- Er hat einen großen Bauch. (He has a big belly.)
- Die Bäuche der Kinder sind voll. (The bellies of the children are full.)
- Ich habe Schmerzen im Bauch. (I have stomach pains.)
Want to Learn More?
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Check out more about our method in the documentation: Memory Tools.