B2derdie Atem
der Atem
breath · breath — শ্বাস (Plural: Atem · z.B. Er hält den Atem an.)
What is it
der Atem ist das deutsche Wort für breath.
Plural
die Atem
Genitive
des Atems
Meaning
EN: breath
BN: breath — শ্বাস (Plural: Atem · z.B. Er hält den Atem an.)
German example
Er hält den Atem an.
Cases: der Atem · den Atem · dem Atem · des Atems
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Atem | die Atem |
| Accusative | den Atem | die Atem |
| Dative | dem Atem | den Atemn |
| Genitive | des Atems | der Atem |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: der Atem.
The plural form is die Atem.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Atem, des Atems.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Atem without der.
Do not forget the plural die Atem.
Do not assume the accusative and nominative forms are always identical.
Mini practice
Two short checks for article and plural recall.
What is the plural of der Atem?
Answer: die Atem
Which form do you use in dative singular for der Atem?
Answer: dem Atem