Der Die or Das Küche?

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Jürgen Hase|
May 9, 2025|
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Wondering what is the correct article of Küche (kitchen)? Küche is feminine, so it is die Küche.

Why is “Küche” Feminine?

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“Küche” in Different Cases 

CaseArticle + NounExample Sentence
Nominativedie KücheDie Küche ist sehr modern.(The kitchen is very modern.)
Accusativedie KücheIch betrete die Küche.(I enter the kitchen.)
Dativeder KücheIch helfe in der Küche.(I help in the kitchen.)
Genitiveder KücheDie Farbe der Küche gefällt mir.(I like the color of the kitchen.)

Short Paragraph Using Different Cases

German:

Die Küche ist das Herz des Hauses.
Ich putze die Küche jeden Abend.
Wir kochen gemeinsam in der Küche.
Die Farbe der Küche ist hell und freundlich.

English Translation:

The kitchen is the heart of the house.
I clean the kitchen every evening.
We cook together in the kitchen.
The color of the kitchen is bright and welcoming.

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