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Articles in Genitive Case Exercises in German language
Mastering the use of articles in the genitive case is essential for achieving fluency in German. The genitive case indicates possession and is equivalent to using "of" or the possessive "'s" in English. For example, "the book of the student" or "the student’s book" both illustrate possession. In German, however, the genitive case not only changes the noun but also affects the articles and sometimes the endings of the adjectives. Understanding these changes is crucial for forming grammatically correct sentences and conveying precise meanings in written and spoken German.
Our carefully curated exercises focus on helping you recognize and correctly use articles in the genitive case. These exercises cover a range of contexts and difficulty levels, ensuring that you can practice and reinforce your knowledge progressively. By engaging with these exercises, you'll be able to identify patterns, memorize key rules, and apply them confidently in real-life situations. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your advanced skills, these exercises will serve as a valuable resource in your journey toward German language proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Das Buch *des* Lehrers liegt auf dem Tisch. (The teacher's book is on the table. Use the genitive article for "der Lehrer")</p>
<p>2. Die Farbe *des* Autos gefällt mir sehr gut. (I really like the color of the car. Use the genitive article for "das Auto")</p>
<p>3. Der Hund *des* Nachbarn bellt die ganze Nacht. (The neighbor's dog barks all night. Use the genitive article for "der Nachbar")</p>
<p>4. Die Blätter *des* Baumes fallen im Herbst. (The leaves of the tree fall in autumn. Use the genitive article for "der Baum")</p>
<p>5. Die Schönheit *der* Stadt ist beeindruckend. (The beauty of the city is impressive. Use the genitive article for "die Stadt")</p>
<p>6. Die Tür *des* Hauses ist rot gestrichen. (The door of the house is painted red. Use the genitive article for "das Haus")</p>
<p>7. Die Geschichte *des* Films war sehr spannend. (The story of the film was very exciting. Use the genitive article for "der Film")</p>
<p>8. Die Blüten *der* Blumen sind bunt. (The blossoms of the flowers are colorful. Use the genitive article for "die Blume")</p>
<p>9. Die Kinder *des* Mannes spielen im Garten. (The children of the man are playing in the garden. Use the genitive article for "der Mann")</p>
<p>10. Die Tür *des* Büros war geschlossen. (The door of the office was closed. Use the genitive article for "das Büro")</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Das Auto *des* Mannes ist rot (the man's car).</p>
<p>2. Die Farbe *des* Himmels ist blau (the color of the sky).</p>
<p>3. Der Hund *der* Frau ist sehr freundlich (the woman's dog).</p>
<p>4. Die Tür *des* Hauses ist offen (the door of the house).</p>
<p>5. Das Buch *des* Kindes liegt auf dem Tisch (the child's book).</p>
<p>6. Der Garten *des* Nachbarn ist schön (the neighbor's garden).</p>
<p>7. Der Geschmack *des* Weins ist außergewöhnlich (the taste of the wine).</p>
<p>8. Die Stimme *des* Lehrers ist laut (the teacher's voice).</p>
<p>9. Die Idee *des* Projekts ist interessant (the idea of the project).</p>
<p>10. Das Ende *des* Films war überraschend (the end of the movie).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Das Auto *des Mannes* ist sehr schnell (genitive of "der Mann").</p>
<p>2. Die Farbe *des Hauses* gefällt mir sehr (genitive of "das Haus").</p>
<p>3. Der Titel *des Buches* ist interessant (genitive of "das Buch").</p>
<p>4. Das Lieblingsspielzeug *des Kindes* ist verloren (genitive of "das Kind").</p>
<p>5. Die Idee *der Frau* war brillant (genitive of "die Frau").</p>
<p>6. Der Klang *der Gitarre* ist wunderschön (genitive of "die Gitarre").</p>
<p>7. Der Hund *des Nachbarn* bellt oft (genitive of "der Nachbar").</p>
<p>8. Der Geschmack *des Kaffees* ist stark (genitive of "der Kaffee").</p>
<p>9. Die Blätter *des Baumes* fallen im Herbst (genitive of "der Baum").</p>
<p>10. Das Ende *des Films* war traurig (genitive of "der Film").</p>
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