das Urgestein
/ˈuːɐ̯ɡəˌʃtaɪ̯n/ noun · neuter C2- primary rock, such as granite, gneiss, etc.
- an institution in a company or organization, a founding father, a veteran, etc. · ein politisches Urgestein a dyed-in-the-wool politician
Genitive des Urgesteines · Plural die Urgesteine
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Urgestein | die Urgesteine |
| Accusative | das Urgestein | die Urgesteine |
| Dative | dem Urgestein / Urgesteine | den Urgesteinen |
| Genitive | des Urgesteines / Urgesteins | der Urgesteine |
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