Singular

die

Cousine

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

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

Q: What is the plural of die Cousine?

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

Q: What does die Cousine mean in English?

The German word die Cousine translates to “cousin (f)” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Cousine?

Like all German nouns, Cousine changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Cousine Akkusativ: die Cousine Dativ: der Cousine Genitiv: der Cousine 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.

cousin (f)

Plural: die Cousinen

Strong

Why does the noun Cousine have the article die?

Nouns referring to female persons are feminine.

Examples

die Frau (woman), die Mutter (mother), die Schwester (sister), die Tochter (daughter), die Tante (aunt), die Nichte (niece), die Großmutter (grandmother)

Exceptions

das Mädchen (girl), das Fräulein (Miss) - due to diminutive -chen/-lein

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Declension table for German noun Cousine

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Cousine	eine Cousine	keine Cousine
Akkusativ	die Cousine	eine Cousine	keine Cousine
Dativ	der Cousine	einer Cousine	keiner Cousine
Genitiv	der Cousine	einer Cousine	keiner Cousine
Nominativ	die Cousinen	Cousinen	keine Cousinen
Akkusativ	die Cousinen	Cousinen	keine Cousinen
Dativ	den Cousinen	Cousinen	keinen Cousinen
Genitiv	der Cousinen	Cousinen	keiner Cousinen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Cousine in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die junge Cousine ist sehr nett.The young cousin is very nice.	Eine neue Cousine kommt heute an.A new cousin arrives today.	Keine alte Cousine wohnt hier.No old cousin lives here.
Akkusativ	Ich besuche die liebe Cousine.I visit the dear cousin.	Er hat eine kleine Cousine.He has a small cousin.	Wir kennen keine große Cousine.We know no big cousin.
Dativ	Ich helfe der jungen Cousine gern.I like to help the young cousin.	Er spricht mit einer neuen Cousine.He talks to a new cousin.	Ich gebe keiner alten Cousine Geld.I give no old cousin money.
Genitiv	Das ist das Auto der lieben Cousine.That is the car of the dear cousin.	Das ist das Buch einer kleinen Cousine.That is the book of a small cousin.	Der Name keiner großen Cousine ist bekannt.The name of no big cousin is known.
Nominativ	Die jungen Cousinen sind sehr nett.The young cousins are very nice.	Neue Cousinen kommen oft zu Besuch.New cousins often visit.	Keine alten Cousinen leben in dieser Stadt.No old cousins live in this city.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die lieben Cousinen bald.We will visit the dear cousins soon.	Ich habe kleine Cousinen.I have small cousins.	Er kennt keine großen Cousinen.He knows no big cousins.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit den jungen Cousinen oft.I often talk to the young cousins.	Er hilft neuen Cousinen gern.He likes to help new cousins.	Wir geben keinen alten Cousinen Geschenke.We give no old cousins gifts.
Genitiv	Das ist das Haus der lieben Cousinen.That is the house of the dear cousins.	Das ist das Auto kleiner Cousinen.That is the car of small cousins.	Die Namen keiner großen Cousinen sind bekannt.The names of no big cousins are known.

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Is it der, die, or das Cousine?

It is die Cousine. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Cousine 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 Cousine?

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

What does die Cousine mean in English?

The German word die Cousine translates to “cousin (f)” in English.

How do you decline die Cousine?

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

Nominativ: die Cousine
Akkusativ: die Cousine
Dativ: der Cousine
Genitiv: der Cousine

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.