Singular
die
Antwort
answer, reply
Plural: die Antworten
Why does the noun Antwort 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 Antwort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Antwort | eine Antwort | keine Antwort |
| Akkusativ | die Antwort | eine Antwort | keine Antwort |
| Dativ | der Antwort | einer Antwort | keiner Antwort |
| Genitiv | der Antwort | einer Antwort | keiner Antwort |
| Nominativ | die Antworten | Antworten | keine Antworten |
| Akkusativ | die Antworten | Antworten | keine Antworten |
| Dativ | den Antworten | Antworten | keinen Antworten |
| Genitiv | der Antworten | Antworten | keiner Antworten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Antwort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die richtige Antwort ist korrekt.The correct answer is correct. | Das ist eine gute Antwort.That is a good answer. | Keine einfache Antwort hilft mir.No simple answer helps me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne die richtige Antwort.I know the correct answer. | Er gibt eine schnelle Antwort.He gives a quick answer. | Ich habe keine bessere Antwort.I have no better answer. |
| Dativ | Ich stimme der letzten Antwort zu.I agree with the last answer. | Er sucht nach einer einfachen Antwort.He is looking for a simple answer. | Ich glaube keiner einzigen Antwort.I believe no single answer. |
| Genitiv | Das ist Teil der richtigen Antwort.That is part of the correct answer. | Das Ergebnis einer schnellen Antwort ist unklar.The result of a quick answer is unclear. | Trotz keiner klaren Antwort bleibt er.Despite no clear answer, he stays. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Antworten sind alle falsch.The new answers are all wrong. | Kreative Antworten sind willkommen.Creative answers are welcome. | Keine klaren Antworten wurden gegeben.No clear answers were given. |
| Akkusativ | Bitte lesen Sie die folgenden Antworten.Please read the following answers. | Ich erwarte ehrliche Antworten.I expect honest answers. | Er akzeptiert keine dummen Antworten.He accepts no stupid answers. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dir mit den schwierigen Antworten.I help you with the difficult answers. | Er kommt mit neuen Antworten.He comes with new answers. | Bei keinen unklaren Antworten bleibt er skeptisch.He remains skeptical with unclear answers. |
| Genitiv | Die Summe der falschen Antworten ist null.The sum of the wrong answers is zero. | Das ist die Meinung vieler Antworten.That is the opinion of many answers. | Wegen keiner offenen Antworten sind wir hier.We are here because of no open answers. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Antwort?
It is die Antwort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Antwort 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 Antwort?
The German noun Antwort is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Antwort?
The plural form of die Antwort is die Antworten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Antwort mean in English?
The German word die Antwort translates to “answer, reply” in English.
How do you decline die Antwort?
Like all German nouns, Antwort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Antwort
- Akkusativ: die Antwort
- Dativ: der Antwort
- Genitiv: der Antwort
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.
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