Why does the noun Absicht have the article die?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Absicht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Absichteine Absichtkeine Absicht
Akkusativdie Absichteine Absichtkeine Absicht
Dativder Absichteiner Absichtkeiner Absicht
Genitivder Absichteiner Absichtkeiner Absicht

Examples in context

Real sentences using Absicht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gute Absicht ist wichtig.The good intention is important.
Eine gute Absicht hilft oft.A good intention often helps.
Keine Absicht ist schlecht.No intention is bad.
Akkusativ
Ich habe die gute Absicht.I have the good intention.
Er hat eine gute Absicht.He has a good intention.
Sie hat keine Absicht.She has no intention.
Dativ
Ich folge der guten Absicht.I follow the good intention.
Er hilft einer guten Absicht.He helps a good intention.
Ich glaube keiner Absicht.I believe no intention.
Genitiv
Der Wert der guten Absicht.The value of the good intention.
Der Wert einer guten Absicht.The value of a good intention.
Der Wert keiner Absicht.The value of no intention.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Absicht?

It is die Absicht. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Absicht is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Absicht?

The German noun Absicht is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Absicht?

The plural form of die Absicht is die Absichten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Absicht mean in English?

The German word die Absicht translates to “intention” in English.

How do you decline die Absicht?

Like all German nouns, Absicht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Absicht
  • Akkusativ: die Absicht
  • Dativ: der Absicht
  • Genitiv: der Absicht

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.