Singular
das
Bundesland
state, province
Plural: die Bundesländer
Why does the noun Bundesland have the article das?
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 Bundesland
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Bundesland | ein Bundesland | kein Bundesland |
| Akkusativ | das Bundesland | ein Bundesland | kein Bundesland |
| Dativ | dem Bundesland | einem Bundesland | keinem Bundesland |
| Genitiv | des Bundeslandes | eines Bundeslandes | keines Bundeslandes |
| Nominativ | die Bundesländer | Bundesländer | keine Bundesländer |
| Akkusativ | die Bundesländer | Bundesländer | keine Bundesländer |
| Dativ | den Bundesländern | Bundesländern | keinen Bundesländern |
| Genitiv | der Bundesländer | Bundesländer | keiner Bundesländer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bundesland in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Bundesland ist groß.The new federal state is large. | Ein kleines Bundesland liegt dort.A small federal state is located there. | Kein altes Bundesland ist bekannt.No old federal state is known. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das neue Bundesland.I visit the new federal state. | Er kennt ein kleines Bundesland.He knows a small federal state. | Wir sehen kein altes Bundesland.We don't see any old federal state. |
| Dativ | Ich lebe in dem neuen Bundesland.I live in the new federal state. | Er wohnt in einem kleinen Bundesland.He lives in a small federal state. | Ich bin in keinem alten Bundesland.I am not in any old federal state. |
| Genitiv | Die Hauptstadt des neuen Bundeslandes ist Berlin.The capital of the new federal state is Berlin. | Der Name eines kleinen Bundeslandes ist kurz.The name of a small federal state is short. | Die Geschichte keines alten Bundeslandes ist bekannt.The history of no old federal state is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Bundesländer sind schön.The new federal states are beautiful. | Schöne Bundesländer gibt es hier.There are beautiful federal states here. | Keine alten Bundesländer sind frei.No old federal states are free. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besucht die neuen Bundesländer.She visits the new federal states. | Ich sehe schöne Bundesländer oft.I often see beautiful federal states. | Ich sehe keine alten Bundesländer mehr.I don't see any old federal states anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich lebe in den neuen Bundesländern.I live in the new federal states. | Er wohnt in schönen Bundesländern.He lives in beautiful federal states. | Ich bin in keinen alten Bundesländern.I am not in any old federal states. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der neuen Bundesländer sind lang.The names of the new federal states are long. | Die Grenzen schöner Bundesländer sind klar.The borders of beautiful federal states are clear. | Die Geschichte keiner alten Bundesländer ist bekannt.The history of no old federal states is known. |
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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 Bundesland?
It is das Bundesland. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bundesland is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Bundesland?
The German noun Bundesland is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Bundesland?
The plural form of das Bundesland is die Bundesländer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Bundesland mean in English?
The German word das Bundesland translates to “state, province” in English.
How do you decline das Bundesland?
Like all German nouns, Bundesland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Bundesland
- Akkusativ: das Bundesland
- Dativ: dem Bundesland
- Genitiv: des Bundeslandes
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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