Why does the noun CD 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
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die CD | eine CD | keine CD |
| Akkusativ | die CD | eine CD | keine CD |
| Dativ | der CD | einer CD | keiner CD |
| Genitiv | der CD | einer CD | keiner CD |
| Nominativ | die CDs | CDs | keine CDs |
| Akkusativ | die CDs | CDs | keine CDs |
| Dativ | den CDs | CDs | keinen CDs |
| Genitiv | der CDs | CDs | keiner CDs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using CD in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue CD ist gut.The new CD is good. | Eine alte CD beginnt.An old CD begins. | Keine gute CD ist nötig.No good CD is necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die neue CD.I see the new CD. | Er hat eine alte CD.He has an old CD. | Wir wollen keine gute CD.We want no good CD. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der neuen CD.I help the new CD. | Er gibt einer alten CD Zeit.He gives an old CD time. | Sie hilft keiner guten CD.She helps no good CD. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der neuen CD ist hoch.The value of the new CD is high. | Die Farbe einer alten CD ist schön.The color of an old CD is beautiful. | Der Preis keiner guten CD ist fair.The price of no good CD is fair. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen CDs sind gut.The new CDs are good. | Alte CDs sind wichtig.Old CDs are important. | Keine guten CDs sind nötig.No good CDs are necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die neuen CDs.We need the new CDs. | Sie haben alte CDs.They have old CDs. | Ich finde keine guten CDs.I find no good CDs. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen mit den neuen CDs.We talk with the new CDs. | Er hilft alten CDs.He helps old CDs. | Sie hilft keinen guten CDs.She helps no good CDs. |
| Genitiv | Die Ziele der neuen CDs sind klar.The goals of the new CDs are clear. | Die Namen alter CDs sind lang.The names of old CDs are long. | Die Kosten keiner guten CDs sind gering.The costs of no good CDs are low. |
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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 CD?
It is die CD. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and CD 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?
The plural form of die CD is die CDs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die CD mean in English?
The German word die CD translates to “CD” in English.
How do you decline die CD?
Like all German nouns, CD changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die CD
- Akkusativ: die CD
- Dativ: der CD
- Genitiv: der CD
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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