Why does the noun Bundesanstalt 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 Bundesanstalt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Bundesanstalt | eine Bundesanstalt | keine Bundesanstalt |
| Akkusativ | die Bundesanstalt | eine Bundesanstalt | keine Bundesanstalt |
| Dativ | der Bundesanstalt | einer Bundesanstalt | keiner Bundesanstalt |
| Genitiv | der Bundesanstalt | einer Bundesanstalt | keiner Bundesanstalt |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bundesanstalt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die große Bundesanstalt ist groß.The federal institution is large. | Eine wichtige Bundesanstalt ist wichtig.A federal institution is important. | Keine offe Bundesanstalt ist offen.No federal institution is open. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche die Bundesanstalt.I visit the federal institution. | Er sucht eine Bundesanstalt.He is looking for a federal institution. | Wir haben keine Bundesanstalt.We have no federal institution. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite bei der Bundesanstalt.I work at the federal institution. | Er hilft einer Bundesanstalt.He helps a federal institution. | Ich vertraue keiner Bundesanstalt.I trust no federal institution. |
| Genitiv | Die Aufgabe der Bundesanstalt ist klar.The task of the federal institution is clear. | Die Aufgabe einer Bundesanstalt ist klar.The task of a federal institution is clear. | Die Aufgabe keiner Bundesanstalt ist klar.The task of no federal institution is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Bundesanstalt?
It is die Bundesanstalt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bundesanstalt 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 Bundesanstalt?
The noun Bundesanstalt is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Bundesanstalt mean in English?
The German word die Bundesanstalt translates to “Federal Institute” in English.
How do you decline die Bundesanstalt?
Like all German nouns, Bundesanstalt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Bundesanstalt
- Akkusativ: die Bundesanstalt
- Dativ: der Bundesanstalt
- Genitiv: der Bundesanstalt
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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