Bundestag

Q: Is it der, die, or das Bundestag?

It is der Bundestag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bundestag is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Bundestag?

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

Q: What does der Bundestag mean in English?

The German word der Bundestag translates to “German parliament” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Bundestag?

Like all German nouns, Bundestag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Bundestag Akkusativ: den Bundestag Dativ: dem Bundestag Genitiv: des Bundestages 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.

German parliament

Plural: die Bundestage

Strong

Why does the noun Bundestag 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 Bundestag

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Bundestag	ein Bundestag	kein Bundestag
Akkusativ	den Bundestag	einen Bundestag	keinen Bundestag
Dativ	dem Bundestag	einem Bundestag	keinem Bundestag
Genitiv	des Bundestages	eines Bundestages	keines Bundestages
Nominativ	die Bundestage	Bundestage	keine Bundestage
Akkusativ	die Bundestage	Bundestage	keine Bundestage
Dativ	den Bundestagen	Bundestagen	keinen Bundestagen
Genitiv	der Bundestage	Bundestage	keiner Bundestage

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bundestag in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der deutsche Bundestag tagt heute.The German Bundestag meets today.	Ein neuer Bundestag ist wichtig.A new Bundestag is important.	Kein Bundestag ist perfekt.No Bundestag is perfect.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen den deutschen Bundestag.We visit the German Bundestag.	Ich sehe einen alten Bundestag im Fernsehen.I see an old Bundestag on TV.	Ich sehe keinen Bundestag hier.I don't see any Bundestag here.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem deutschen Bundestag.I speak with the German Bundestag.	Ich vertraue einem guten Bundestag.I trust a good Bundestag.	Ich vertraue keinem Bundestag.I don't trust any Bundestag.
Genitiv	Die Arbeit des deutschen Bundestages ist wichtig.The work of the German Bundestag is important.	Die Geschichte eines eines alten Bundestages ist lang.The history of an old Bundestag is long.	Die Meinung keines keines Bundestages zählt.The opinion of no Bundestag counts.
Nominativ	Die neuen Bundestage sind selten.The new Bundestags are rare.	Große Bundestage haben viele Sitze.Large Bundestags have many seats.	Keine Bundestage sind klein.No Bundestags are small.
Akkusativ	Wir wählen die neuen Bundestage.We elect the new Bundestags.	Ich sehe viele Bundestage im Fernsehen.I see many Bundestags on TV.	Ich sehe keine Bundestage hier.I don't see any Bundestags here.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit den neuen Bundestagen.I speak with the new Bundestags.	Ich helfe guten Bundestagen.I help good Bundestags.	Ich helfe keinen Bundestagen.I don't help any Bundestags.
Genitiv	Die Mitglieder der neuen Bundestage sind aktiv.The members of the new Bundestags are active.	Die Arbeit guter Bundestage ist komplex.The work of good Bundestags is complex.	Die Ziele keiner Bundestage sind klar.The goals of no Bundestags are clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Bundestag?

It is der Bundestag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bundestag is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Bundestag?

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

What does der Bundestag mean in English?

The German word der Bundestag translates to “German parliament” in English.

How do you decline der Bundestag?

Like all German nouns, Bundestag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Bundestag
Akkusativ: den Bundestag
Dativ: dem Bundestag
Genitiv: des Bundestages

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.