Why does the noun Diebin have the article die?
Professions with -in ending for females are feminine.
Examples
die Ärztin (female doctor), die Lehrerin (female teacher), die Köchin (female cook), die Polizistin (policewoman), die Ingenieurin (female engineer)
Declension table for German noun Diebin
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Diebin | eine Diebin | — |
| Akkusativ | die Diebin | eine Diebin | — |
| Dativ | der Diebin | einer Diebin | — |
| Genitiv | der Diebin | einer Diebin | — |
| Nominativ | die Diebinnen | — Diebinnen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Diebinnen | — Diebinnen | — |
| Dativ | den Diebinnen | — Diebinnen | — |
| Genitiv | der Diebinnen | — Diebinnen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Diebin 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 Diebin?
It is die Diebin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diebin 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 Diebin?
The plural form of die Diebin is die Diebinnen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Diebin mean in English?
The German word die Diebin translates to “thief” in English.
How do you decline die Diebin?
Like all German nouns, Diebin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Diebin
- Akkusativ: die Diebin
- Dativ: der Diebin
- Genitiv: der Diebin
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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