Why does the noun CD-ROM 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 CD-ROM
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die CD-ROM | eine CD-ROM | — |
| Akkusativ | die CD-ROM | eine CD-ROM | — |
| Dativ | der CD-ROM | einer CD-ROM | — |
| Genitiv | der CD-ROM | einer CD-ROM | — |
| Nominativ | die CD-ROMs | — CD-ROMs | — |
| Akkusativ | die CD-ROMs | — CD-ROMs | — |
| Dativ | den CD-ROMs | — CD-ROMs | — |
| Genitiv | der CD-ROMs | — CD-ROMs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using CD-ROM in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das CD-ROM?
It is die CD-ROM. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and CD-ROM 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 CD-ROM?
The plural form of die CD-ROM is die CD-ROMs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die CD-ROM mean in English?
The German word die CD-ROM translates to “CD-ROM” in English.
How do you decline die CD-ROM?
Like all German nouns, CD-ROM changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die CD-ROM
- Akkusativ: die CD-ROM
- Dativ: der CD-ROM
- Genitiv: der CD-ROM
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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