der Nil

B2

the Nile river

English meaning
the Nile river
Gender
der — masculine
Vocabulary package
Water, Rivers & Sea

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Nil in a sentence

Der Nil ist der längste Fluss der Welt.

The Nile is the longest river in the world.

Declension of der Nil

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Nil—
Accusativeden Nil—
Dativedem Nil—
Genitivedes Nils—

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Questions about Nil

Is it der, die or das Nil?

It is der Nil — Nil is masculine.

What is the genitive of Nil?

The genitive singular is des Nils.

What does Nil mean in English?

der Nil means "the Nile river". For example: "Der Nil ist der längste Fluss der Welt." — "The Nile is the longest river in the world."

What level is Nil in German?

Nil is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the water, rivers & sea vocabulary.

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