Why is it der Moslem?
Moslem ends in -em. Most nouns with this ending are neuter (92% take das), but Moslem is an exception: der Moslem.
The other -em exceptions der
Meaning
Examples
[1] A Muslim is a member of the Islama
[1] Ein Moslem ist ein Angehöriger des Islam.
[1] "Before our departure, Endi Effendi quickly became Muslim" "
[1] „Vor unserer Abreise aber wurde Endi Effendi noch schnell Moslem.“
More source examples (1)
These dictionary examples can include historical and less common uses.
[1] "Apparently they were Moslemsä"
[1] „Offenbar waren sie Moslems.“
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Moslem | die Moslems |
| Genitiv | des Moslems | der Moslems |
| Dativ | dem Moslem | den Moslems |
| Akkusativ | den Moslem | die Moslems |
Pronunciation
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