Is it der, die, or das Kolonie?
The noun (Substantiv/Nomen) Kolonie is feminine in German. Therefore, the correct definite article in the nominative singular is die. So, you say: die Kolonie.
Kolonie
(colony)
Learning Rule for Kolonie
Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often of French/Latin origin
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Meaning of Kolonie
Ein Gebiet, das von einem anderen Staat erobert und verwaltet wird; eine Siedlung von Menschen an einem fremden Ort.
A territory conquered and administered by another state; a settlement of people in a foreign place.
Examples of Kolonie
Die Kolonie wurde von dem Mutterland ausgebeutet.
The colony was exploited by the mother country.
Often used together with Kolonie
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German grammatical gender can be tricky at first, as it doesn't always seem logical - like with the neuter 'das Mädchen' (the girl). But here's the good news: Even though you won't find a rule for every word and some things just need to be memorized, there are quite a few helpful patterns and rules! These are real guideposts and can make your life significantly easier. So it's definitely worth knowing them!
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Nouns ending in -a are usually feminine. Common in words of Latin/Italian origin
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Nouns ending in -anz are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
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Nouns ending in -enz are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often derived from Latin
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Nouns ending in -ei are usually feminine. Common in nouns referring to places or activities
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Nouns ending in -heit are usually feminine. Forms abstract nouns from adjectives, indicating a state or quality
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Nouns ending in -keit are usually feminine. Similar to -heit, used to form abstract nouns from adjectives
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Nouns ending in -ik are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often related to sciences or disciplines
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Nouns ending in -sion are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
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Nouns ending in -tion are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
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Nouns ending in -sis are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Greek origin
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Nouns ending in -tät are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
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Nouns ending in -ung are usually feminine. Forms nouns from verbs, indicating an action or result
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Nouns ending in -ur are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
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Nouns ending in -schaft are usually feminine. Forms collective or abstract nouns, often indicating relationships or groups
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Female Counterparts (-in/-frau): Nouns referring to female individuals
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Verbal Nouns ending in -t: Often derived from verbs, indicating actions or results
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Aircraft, Motorcycles & Ships: These are typically feminine in German
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Animals: Female animals are typically feminine in German
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Female Persons: Nouns referring to female individuals are feminine
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Numerals as Nouns: Numbers used as nouns are feminine
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German-Speaking Countries' Rivers: Rivers in German-speaking countries are typically feminine
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Nouns ending in -kraft are usually feminine. Typically describing power or strength
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Nouns ending in -flucht are usually feminine. Typically describing escape or flight
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Nouns ending in -sucht are usually feminine. Typically describing desires or addictions
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Nouns ending in -kunft are usually feminine. Typically describing arrivals or origins
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Nouns ending in -sicht are usually feminine. Typically describing views or perspectives
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Nouns ending in -welt are usually feminine. Typically describing worlds or environments
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Is it der, die, or das Kolonie?
The noun (Substantiv/Nomen) Kolonie is feminine in German. Therefore, the correct definite article in the nominative singular is die. So, you say: die Kolonie.
Kolonie
(colony)
Learning Rule for Kolonie
Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often of French/Latin origin
Examples:
Meaning of Kolonie
Eine Ansammlung von Tieren oder Pflanzen derselben Art an einem Ort (z.B. Ameisenkolonie).
A collection of animals or plants of the same species in one place (e.g., ant colony).
Examples of Kolonie
Die Ameisenkolonie war sehr groß.
The ant colony was very large.
Often used together with Kolonie
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Do you want to know which other rules German feminine words follow?
German grammatical gender can be tricky at first, as it doesn't always seem logical - like with the neuter 'das Mädchen' (the girl). But here's the good news: Even though you won't find a rule for every word and some things just need to be memorized, there are quite a few helpful patterns and rules! These are real guideposts and can make your life significantly easier. So it's definitely worth knowing them!
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -a are usually feminine. Common in words of Latin/Italian origin
Examples:
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -anz are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -enz are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often derived from Latin
Examples:
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -ei are usually feminine. Common in nouns referring to places or activities
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -heit are usually feminine. Forms abstract nouns from adjectives, indicating a state or quality
Examples:
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -keit are usually feminine. Similar to -heit, used to form abstract nouns from adjectives
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -ik are usually feminine. Found in abstract nouns, often related to sciences or disciplines
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -sion are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -tion are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -sis are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Greek origin
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -tät are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -ung are usually feminine. Forms nouns from verbs, indicating an action or result
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -ur are usually feminine. Abstract nouns, often of Latin origin
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -schaft are usually feminine. Forms collective or abstract nouns, often indicating relationships or groups
Examples:
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Female Counterparts (-in/-frau): Nouns referring to female individuals
Examples:
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Verbal Nouns ending in -t: Often derived from verbs, indicating actions or results
Learning Rule
Aircraft, Motorcycles & Ships: These are typically feminine in German
Learning Rule
Animals: Female animals are typically feminine in German
Examples:
Learning Rule
Female Persons: Nouns referring to female individuals are feminine
Exceptions:
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Numerals as Nouns: Numbers used as nouns are feminine
Examples:
Exceptions:
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German-Speaking Countries' Rivers: Rivers in German-speaking countries are typically feminine
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Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -kraft are usually feminine. Typically describing power or strength
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -flucht are usually feminine. Typically describing escape or flight
Learning Rule
Nouns ending in -sucht are usually feminine. Typically describing desires or addictions
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -kunft are usually feminine. Typically describing arrivals or origins
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -sicht are usually feminine. Typically describing views or perspectives
Examples:
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Nouns ending in -welt are usually feminine. Typically describing worlds or environments
Examples:
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