Roman - Der Die Das

The correct article for Roman is "der".

English translation: novel

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 Roman.

Colors

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

der Roman

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. 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 Roman effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of der Roman is die Romane.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	der Roman	die Romane
Accusative	den Roman	die Romane
Dative	dem Roman	den Romanen
Genitive	des Romans	der Romane

Example Sentences

Ich lese den Roman "Der alte Mann und das Meer". (I am reading the novel "The Old Man and the Sea".)
Die Romane von Agatha Christie sind weltweit beliebt. (The novels of Agatha Christie are popular worldwide.)
Wir diskutieren über die Symbole im Roman. (We are discussing about the symbols in the novel.)

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