Singular

die

Asymmetrie

Q: Is it der, die, or das Asymmetrie?

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

Q: What is the plural of die Asymmetrie?

The noun Asymmetrie is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does die Asymmetrie mean in English?

The German word die Asymmetrie translates to “asymmetry” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Asymmetrie?

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

asymmetry

Plural: die Asymmetrien

Strong

Why does the noun Asymmetrie have the article die?

Nouns ending in -ie are feminine.

Examples

die Philosophie (philosophy), die Biologie (biology), die Demokratie (democracy), die Energie (energy), die Melodie (melody), die Symphonie (symphony)

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Declension table for German noun Asymmetrie

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Asymmetrie	eine Asymmetrie	keine Asymmetrie
Akkusativ	die Asymmetrie	eine Asymmetrie	keine Asymmetrie
Dativ	der Asymmetrie	einer Asymmetrie	keiner Asymmetrie
Genitiv	die Asymmetrie	einer Asymmetrie	keiner Asymmetrie
Nominativ	die Asymmetrien	Asymmetrien	keine Asymmetrien
Akkusativ	die Asymmetrien	Asymmetrien	keine Asymmetrien
Dativ	den Asymmetrien	Asymmetrien	keinen Asymmetrien
Genitiv	die Asymmetrien	die Asymmetrien	keiner Asymmetrien

Examples in context

Real sentences using Asymmetrie in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die kleine Asymmetrie ist sichtbar.The small asymmetry is visible.	Eine leichte Asymmetrie entsteht hier.A slight asymmetry arises here.	Keine neue Asymmetrie stört uns.No new asymmetry bothers us.
Akkusativ	Ich spüre die starke Asymmetrie.I feel the strong asymmetry.	Er sieht eine leichte Asymmetrie.He sees a slight asymmetry.	Wir wollen keine neue Asymmetrie.We don't want any new asymmetry.
Dativ	Mit der komplexen Asymmetrie leben wir.We live with the complex asymmetry.	Er leidet unter einer starken Asymmetrie.He suffers from a strong asymmetry.	Ich begegne keiner neuen Asymmetrie hier.I don't encounter any new asymmetry here.
Genitiv	Die Ursache {art} ganze Asymmetrie ist klar.The cause of the whole asymmetry is clear.	Einer Beginn {art} neuen Asymmetrie ist nah.The beginning of a new asymmetry is near.	Keiner Wirkung {art} komplexen Asymmetrie ist gut.The effect of the complex asymmetry is good.
Nominativ	Die alten Asymmetrien sind deutlich.The old asymmetries are clear.	Solche Asymmetrien sind selten.Such asymmetries are rare.	Keine weiteren Asymmetrien bleiben hier.No further asymmetries remain here.
Akkusativ	Sie vermeiden die großen Asymmetrien.They avoid the great asymmetries.	Wir finden viele Asymmetrien oft.We often find many asymmetries.	Ich sehe keine alten Asymmetrien mehr.I don't see any old asymmetries anymore.
Dativ	Er begegnet den alten Asymmetrien oft.He often encounters the old asymmetries.	Wir arbeiten an verschiedenen Asymmetrien.We are working on various asymmetries.	Sie helfen keinen großen Asymmetrien mehr.They no longer help any great asymmetries.
Genitiv	Die Folgen {art} vorigen Asymmetrien sind schlimm.The consequences of the previous asymmetries are bad.	Die Lösung vieler Asymmetrien ist schwer.The solution to many asymmetries is difficult.	Keiner Grund {art} weiteren Asymmetrien ist bekannt.The reason for no further asymmetries is known.

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Is it der, die, or das Asymmetrie?

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

What is the plural of die Asymmetrie?

The noun Asymmetrie is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Asymmetrie mean in English?

The German word die Asymmetrie translates to “asymmetry” in English.

How do you decline die Asymmetrie?

Like all German nouns, Asymmetrie changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Asymmetrie
Akkusativ: die Asymmetrie
Dativ: der Asymmetrie
Genitiv: die Asymmetrie

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.