Plural with -s (das Auto → die Autos)
Plural mit -s
Loanwords and many words ending in a vowel form the with -s.
Structure
Nomen + -s → die …s
noun + -s → die …s
Details
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Word Type
- Plural formation
- Register
- Standard
Explanation
The -s is used above all for loanwords and for words ending in a vowel. It is the everyday for much modern vocabulary.
- das Auto → die Autos - cars
- das Hotel → die Hotels - hotels
- das Baby → die Babys - babies
- die Party → die Partys - parties
Remember: there is no umlaut with the -s , and the is always die. If you are unsure how to pluralize a foreign word, -s is often the safe choice.
Example: Die Autos sind teuer. - The cars are expensive.
About Plural with -s (das Auto → die Autos)
Loanwords and many words ending in a vowel form the with -s.
Used for many loanwords and words ending in a vowel (Autos, Hotels, Partys). is 'die'; no .
Fremdwörter und viele Wörter auf Vokal bilden den mit -s.
Caution
Mostly for loanwords and words ending in a vowel: das Auto → die Autos, das Hotel → die Hotels. No umlaut; article is 'die'.