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