Why is it das Muss?
No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Muss, so learn the two together: das Muss.
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Meaning
[1] Something that is absolutely necessary
[1] etwas, das absolut notwendig istExamples
[1] Good knowledge of German is a must to start a literature course
[1] Gute Deutschkenntnisse sind ein Muss, um ein Literaturstudium anzufangen.
[1] "Large windows were a must" [1]
[1] „Große Fenster waren ein Muss.“[1]
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Muss | — |
| Genitiv | des Muss | — |
| Dativ | dem Muss | — |
| Akkusativ | das Muss | — |
Pronunciation
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