Rechner - Der Die Das

The correct article for Rechner is "der".

English translation: computer, calculator

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 Rechner.

Colors

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

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

Masculine nouns derived from verbs ending in -er have the article der. Examples: der Fahrer, der Lehrer

Practical Examples and Usage

Discover how to use der Rechner effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of der Rechner is die Rechner.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Rechnerdie Rechner
Accusativeden Rechnerdie Rechner
Dativedem Rechnerden Rechnern
Genitivedes Rechnersder Rechner

Example Sentences

  1. Ich benutze den Rechner für meine Arbeit. (I use the computer for my work.)
  2. Die Rechner sind in dem Computerraum. (The computers are in the computer room.)
  3. Ich habe die Daten auf dem Rechner gespeichert. (I saved the data on the computer.)

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