dieEnte
die Ente — The correct article is die because this noun is Feminine. The plural form is: die Enten. In German, learn the article together with each noun.
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Example Sentences with Ente
8 SätzeDie Ente schwimmt jeden Morgen gemütlich auf dem kleinen Teich.
The duck swims leisurely on the small pond every morning.
Die Enten sind gestern Abend gemeinsam zum Flussufer geflogen.
The ducks flew together to the riverbank yesterday evening.
Am Wochenende beobachte ich gerne die Ente im Stadtpark.
On weekends, I enjoy watching the duck in the city park.
Nächsten Frühling werden wir die Enten im Zoo füttern.
Next spring, we will feed the ducks at the zoo.
Meine Tochter gibt der Ente jeden Tag frisches Brot.
My daughter gives fresh bread to the duck every day.
Im Sommer haben wir den Enten am See oft Körner gegeben.
In summer, we often gave grains to the ducks at the lake.
Das bunte Gefieder der Ente glänzt wunderschön in der Sonne.
The colorful plumage of the duck shines beautifully in the sun.
Der Lebensraum der Enten wird durch Umweltverschmutzung bedroht.
The habitat of the ducks is threatened by environmental pollution.
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Article & Grammar for Ente
Am Teich füttert Paul eine kleine Ente mit Brot. Die Ente schwimmt schnell auf ihn zu. Zuerst wirft er ein Stück Brot ins Wasser. Dann beobachtet er, wie die Ente es frisst. Die Federn der Ente sind weiß mit einem grünen Kopf. Mit der Ente spielt Paul oft, wenn er mit seinen Eltern spazieren geht. Im Teich schwimmen auch viele andere Enten. Am Ende watschelt die Ente zurück ans Ufer.
Translations of Ente
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FAQ
10Is Ente der, die or das?
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The correct German article for Ente is die. The noun Ente is Feminine. So you always say: die Ente. Learn the article together with the noun — German nouns don't follow predictable gender rules most of the time.
What is the plural of Ente?
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The plural of Ente is: die Enten. In the plural, every German noun takes the article "die". So: die Enten. Example: ein Ente → zwei Enten.
Is it die Enten or die Entes?
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Correct: die Enten. The form "die Entes" is wrong. The plural of die Ente is die Enten. In the nominative plural, you always use the article "die".
How do you decline die Ente?
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die Ente follows the four German cases. Nominative: die Ente, Accusative: die Ente, Dative: der Ente, Genitive: der Ente. In plural: die Enten / den Enten. Learn these forms together with the noun.
What is the genitive of Ente?
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The genitive singular of die Ente is: der Ente. The genitive plural is der Enten. German uses the genitive to express possession or belonging. Example: die Farbe der Ente.
What is the dative plural of Ente?
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The dative plural of Ente is: den Enten. In German, dative plural nouns usually end in "-n". So you say: "mit den Enten". Use this case after prepositions like mit, von, bei, zu.
Why is Ente feminine?
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Ente ends in -e. German nouns with this ending are almost always feminine. Nouns ending in -e are often feminine (die), especially two-syllable words. That's why the article for Ente is die.
How do you use Ente in a sentence?
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Ente is a noun and must be capitalized in German. You'll find example sentences above for each case. The article die stays the same in nominative singular but changes in other cases. Practice declension in your own sentences.
Is Ente a noun?
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Yes, Ente is a noun (also called a substantive). German nouns are always capitalized. The article for Ente is die. Every German noun has a fixed article you must memorize.
What CEFR level is Ente?
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The word Ente belongs to level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It's part of basic German vocabulary. A1-level words are used in everyday situations and should be among the first you learn.
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