Is it der, die or das Born? – der Born, plural die Borne

Why is it der Born?

No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Born, so learn the two together: der Born.

Sense 1

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[1] Poetic: fountain

[1] poetisch: Brunnen

[2] Poetic: Source

[2] poetisch: Quelle

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[2] The wall ring sees on the side of the path
[2] Der Wandrer sieht am Wegesrand

More source examples (3)

These dictionary examples can include historical and less common uses.

A little puddle blinking
Ein kleines Pfützlein blinken.

Of the born water draws the hand:
Des Bornes Wasser schöpft die Hand:

The thirsty wants to drink
Der Durstige will trinken.

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