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der Engel
angel · angel — ফেরেশতা (Plural: Engel · z.B. Der Engel singt.)
What is it
der Engel ist das deutsche Wort für angel.
Plural
die Engel
Genitive
des Engels
Meaning
EN: angel
BN: angel — ফেরেশতা (Plural: Engel · z.B. Der Engel singt.)
German example
Der Engel singt.
Cases: der Engel · den Engel · dem Engel · des Engels
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Engel | die Engel |
| Accusative | den Engel | die Engel |
| Dative | dem Engel | den Engeln |
| Genitive | des Engels | der Engel |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: der Engel.
The plural form is die Engel.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Engel, des Engels.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Engel without der.
Do not forget the plural die Engel.
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 Engel?
Answer: die Engel
Which form do you use in dative singular for der Engel?
Answer: dem Engel