Why does the noun Axt 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 Axt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Axteine Axtkeine Axt
Akkusativdie Axteine Axtkeine Axt
Dativder Axteinem Axtkeiner Axt
Genitivder Axteiner Axtkeiner Axt

Examples in context

Real sentences using Axt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die scharfe Axt liegt dort.The sharp axe is lying there.
Eine gute Axt ist wichtig.A good axe is important.
Keine alte Axt schneidet gut.No old axe cuts well.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche die kleine Axt.I need the small axe.
Er sucht eine neue Axt.He is looking for a new axe.
Ich habe keine Axt dabei.I don't have an axe with me.
Dativ
Er arbeitet mit der großen Axt.He works with the big axe.
Ich helfe einem Freund mit Axt.I help a friend with an axe.
Mit keiner Axt geht das.That doesn't work with any axe.
Genitiv
Die Klinge der alten Axt ist rostig.The blade of the old axe is rusty.
Der Preis einer Axt ist hoch.The price of an axe is high.
Die Qualität keiner Axt ist gut.The quality of no axe is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Axt?

It is die Axt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Axt 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 Axt?

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

What does die Axt mean in English?

The German word die Axt translates to “axe” in English.

How do you decline die Axt?

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

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.