Baum
/baʊ̯m/ Plural: die Bäume„[ 🔒 ? ] Baum spendet an heißen Tagen kühlen Schatten.“
The tree provides cool shade on hot days.
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Grammar & Cases
Singular & PluralDeclension of „Baum“ (4 German Cases)
| Case | Singular | Plural | Question Probe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nominative | der Baum | die Bäume | Who / What? (Wer / Was?) |
| 2. Accusative | den Baum | die Bäume | Whom / What? (Wen / Was?) |
| 3. Dative | dem Baum | den Bäumen | To whom? (Wem?) |
| 4. Genitive | des Baumes | der Bäume | Whose? (Wessen?) |
Article Mnemonic Rule
Why is it „der Baum“?
Single-syllable nature elements and tree types are predominantly masculine (der Baum, der Wald, der Ast).
Popular phrases & idioms:
„vor lauter Bäumen den Wald nicht sehen“„einen Baum pflanzen“
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