No. 1,133 in German
a
The German word "a" does not exist as a standalone word; it may refer to the letter "a" or appear in contexts like abbreviations.
In a sentence
Ich habe ein Buch gelesen.
I have read a book.
The word 'ein' here denotes an indefinite article for a singular noun, 'Buch,' in the accusative case.
Eine Katze sitzt auf dem Baum.
A cat is sitting on the tree.
'Eine' is an indefinite article for the singular feminine noun 'Katze,' used as the nominative subject of the sentence.
Er kauft ein Auto.
He buys a car.
'Ein' is used as an indefinite article for the singular neuter noun 'Auto,' applied in the accusative case.
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