Singular
der
Bund
association, alliance
Plural: die Bünde
Why does the noun Bund have the article der?
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 Bund
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Bund | ein Bund | kein Bund |
| Akkusativ | den Bund | einen Bund | keinen Bund |
| Dativ | dem Bund | einem Bund | keinem Bund |
| Genitiv | des Bundes | eines Bundes | keines Bundes |
| Nominativ | die Bünde | Bünde | keine Bünde |
| Akkusativ | die Bünde | Bünde | keine Bünde |
| Dativ | den Bünden | Bünden | keinen Bünden |
| Genitiv | der Bünde | Bünde | keiner Bünde |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bund in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Bund ist stark.The new alliance is strong. | Ein starker Bund hilft uns.A strong alliance helps us. | Kein alter Bund existiert mehr.No old alliance exists anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Bund.I see the big alliance. | Wir suchen einen guten Bund.We are looking for a good alliance. | Er hat keinen festen Bund.He has no firm alliance. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Bund.I help the new alliance. | Er gehört zu einem alten Bund.He belongs to an old alliance. | Sie traut keinem schwachen Bund.She trusts no weak alliance. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke des neuen Bundes ist klar.The strength of the new alliance is clear. | Der Zweck eines guten Bundes ist Frieden.The purpose of a good alliance is peace. | Die Regeln keines schwachen Bundes gelten.The rules of no weak alliance apply. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Bünde sind wichtig.The old alliances are important. | Neue Bünde entstehen oft.New alliances often arise. | Keine schwachen Bünde bleiben.No weak alliances remain. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mögen die starken Bünde.They like the strong alliances. | Wir brauchen neue Bünde jetzt.We need new alliances now. | Ich sehe keine alten Bünde.I see no old alliances. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten mit den starken Bünden.We work with the strong alliances. | Er spricht mit neuen Bünden.He speaks with new alliances. | Ich helfe keinen alten Bünden.I help no old alliances. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte der alten Bünde ist lang.The history of the old alliances is long. | Die Ziele neuer Bünde sind oft ähnlich.The goals of new alliances are often similar. | Die Mitglieder keiner schwachen Bünde bleiben.The members of no weak alliances remain. |
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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 Bund?
It is der Bund. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bund is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Bund?
The German noun Bund is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Bund?
The plural form of der Bund is die Bünde. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Bund mean in English?
The German word der Bund translates to “association, alliance” in English.
How do you decline der Bund?
Like all German nouns, Bund changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Bund
- Akkusativ: den Bund
- Dativ: dem Bund
- Genitiv: des Bundes
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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