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: Primarily refers to a kite (the toy or a hang-glider). Its plural is also die Drachen . Declension of German noun Drachen with plural and article

: When used as a singular noun, der Drachen typically refers to a kite used for flying. der drachen

In German, nouns change based on their "case" (grammatical role in a sentence). Here is how (the kite) is declined: Nominative der Drachen die Drachen Genitive des Drachens der Drachen Dative dem Drachen den Drachen Accusative den Drachen die Drachen Distinguishing "Drache" vs. "Drachen" : Primarily refers to a kite (the toy or a hang-glider)

(n-declension): Refers to the mythical fire-breathing creature. Its plural is die Drachen . der drachen

It is easy to confuse these two because their forms overlap: