Is it der, die or das Salam?
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Salam
The correct article in German of Salam is der. So it is der Salam! (nominative case)
The word Salam is masculine, therefore the correct article is der.
The Duden (see references) interprets the word as a substantive. It also exists, albeit less often, the view that it is as a pure interjection.
German declension of Salam?
How does the declension of Salam work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Salam | — |
| Genitive | des Salams | — |
| Dative | dem Salam | — |
| Akkusative | den Salam | — |
What is the meaning of Salam in German?
Salam is defined as:
[1] Greetings: Peace in: "Peace be with dirty", short for: Salam alaikum
[1] Grußwort: Friede in: „Friede sei mit dir!“, kurz für: Salam alaikumHow to use Salam in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Salam with translations in English.
[1] „Da nähert sich eine Gruppe einheimischer Frauen den Touristinnen, ganz vorsichtig. Die einen tragen Schwarz und sind verschleiert, die anderen wedeln sich mit Fächern den Schweiß von den bloßen Schultern. Man beäugt sich. ›Salam!‹, sagt schließlich eine der Touristinnen mutig – ›Salam!‹, rufen die Frauen geradezu enthusiastisch zurück.“
[1] “A group of local women approaches the tourists, very carefully and are wearing black and are veiled, the others wag the sweat off their bare shoulders. You look at yourself. ›Salamää‹, one of the tourists finally says courageously - ›Salam!‹, The women call back almost enthusiastically. ”
