Why does the noun Bibliothek 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 Bibliothek

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Bibliothekeine Bibliothekkeine Bibliothek
Akkusativdie Bibliothekeine Bibliothekkeine Bibliothek
Dativder Bibliothekeiner Bibliothekkeiner Bibliothek
Genitivder Bibliothekeiner Bibliothekkeiner Bibliothek

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bibliothek in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Bibliothek ist heute offen.The new library is open today.
Das ist eine große Bibliothek.That is a large library.
Hier ist keine öffentliche Bibliothek.There is no public library here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die große Bibliothek.I see the large library.
Wir suchen eine ruhige Bibliothek.We are looking for a quiet library.
Er hat keine eigene Bibliothek.He has no library of his own.
Dativ
Ich lerne in der neuen Bibliothek.I study in the new library.
Wir sind in einer kleinen Bibliothek.We are in a small library.
Er arbeitet in keiner modernen Bibliothek.He doesn't work in a modern library.
Genitiv
Der Eingang der alten Bibliothek ist dort.The entrance of the old library is there.
Das ist der Plan einer neuen Bibliothek.That is the plan of a new library.
Die Hilfe keiner städtischen Bibliothek war nötig.The help of no city library was necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Bibliothek?

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

The German noun Bibliothek is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Bibliothek?

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

What does die Bibliothek mean in English?

The German word die Bibliothek translates to “library” in English.

How do you decline die Bibliothek?

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

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.