German Noun Genders: 5 Words with Multiple Articles (der/die/das) (B1–C2)
German articles can be wild—some nouns take more than one! In this video I explain 5 useful cases and how meaning or region can change the article. (Level: B1–C2) 🤯 💬 Mini examples • Joghurt: der / das (die in parts of Austria) • Kaugummi: der / das • Teller: der (standard); in Austria you’ll hear das Teller • Kiefer: der Kiefer = jaw; die Kiefer = pine tree • Steuer: die Steuer = tax; das Steuer = steering wheel I show patterns, easy memory hooks, and when regional usage differs from the standard. If this helped, tell me which nouns confuse you most and I’ll cover them next. ❓ FAQ Q: Why do some German nouns have two articles? A: Sometimes it’s regional variation (der/das Joghurt; das Teller), and sometimes different genders mark different meanings (der Kiefer vs. die Kiefer; die Steuer vs. das Steuer). Q: Which article should I learn first? A: Use the standard form for general learning (e.g., der Joghurt, der Teller) and learn regional or meaning-based variants as add-ons. #GermanGrammar #NounGenders #GermanArticles #DerDieDas #DefinitelyGerman ✅ Learn German with Dave — your go-to place for authentic German language, culture & media insights! Support my work: PATREON ➜ / definitelygerman KO-FI / PAYPAL ➜ https://ko-fi.com/definitelygerman Become a YouTube channel member: / @definitelygerman Quick Links: 🌐 ALL my projects & links ➜ https://linktr.ee/DaveDurden 📜 Legal info (Impressum) ➜ https://www.dave-durden.com/impressum Follow for authentic German language & culture content: INSTAGRAM ➜ / definitelygerman TIKTOK ➜ / definitelygerman FACEBOOK ➜ / definitelygerman DISCORD ➜ / discord TWITCH ➜ / definitely_german Shop: Merch for German learners, polyglots & fans ➜ https://definitelygerman-shop.fourthw... Podcast: Listen to the Definitely German Podcast ➜ https://anchor.fm/s/ffe0c644/podcast/rss or on YouTube ➜ / @definitelygermanpodcast German Language Hacks (Shorts): / @germanlanguagehacks German Let’s Plays: / @davedurdentv PO Box: Jan Müller 855379311 Packstation 118 59755 Arnsberg Germany (Max. size: 60cm x 35cm x 35cm) My YouTube Setup: CAM ➜ https://amzn.to/2YeNk0h LIGHTS ➜ https://amzn.to/3vNrTPd GREEN SCREEN ➜ https://amzn.to/3twK2zh MIC ➜ https://amzn.to/3uvrJeV PREAMP ➜ https://amzn.to/3tzQHsd AUDIO INTERFACE ➜ https://amzn.to/2jGZs4U5 AUDIO: Audacity, Adobe Audition VIDEO EDITING: Adobe Premiere Pro THUMBNAILS: Adobe Photoshop SCREENS ➜ https://amzn.to/3JMm1yG CPU ➜ https://amzn.to/3mLKEOT MAINBOARD ➜ https://amzn.to/3gfS3U5 RAM ➜ https://amzn.to/3lPIah4 HDD ➜ https://amzn.to/3mS6W1C GPU ➜ https://amzn.to/3HpnRUW PSU ➜ https://amzn.to/3S9IwRM CASE ➜ https://amzn.to/3vQOp9L KEYBOARD ➜ https://amzn.to/3JKX4Uh MOUSE ➜ https://amzn.to/3f2nLEj PAD ➜ https://amzn.to/3nZqGS1 Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned. Affiliate links help support the channel — thank you! Intro song ‘The Engine’ by @DerRockSchopp
