Singular

die

Diktatur

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

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Diktatur?

The German noun Diktatur is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Diktatur?

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

Q: What does die Diktatur mean in English?

The German word die Diktatur translates to “dictatorship” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Diktatur?

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

dictatorship

Plural: die Diktaturen

Strong

Why does the noun Diktatur have the article die?

Most nouns ending in -ur are feminine.

Examples

die Kultur (culture), die Natur (nature), die Temperatur (temperature), die Figur (figure), die Frisur (hairstyle), die Prozedur (procedure)

Exceptions

das Abitur (graduation exam), das Futur (future tense)

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Declension table for German noun Diktatur

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Diktatur in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die alte Diktatur ist gefährlich.The old dictatorship is dangerous.	Eine neue Diktatur beginnt oft.A new dictatorship often begins.	Keine Diktatur ist gut.No dictatorship is good.
Akkusativ	Wir bekämpfen die alte Diktatur.We fight the old dictatorship.	Ich sehe eine neue Diktatur im Film.I see a new dictatorship in the film.	Sie wollen keine Diktatur mehr.They don't want any more dictatorship.
Dativ	Ich lebe unter der alten Diktatur.I live under the old dictatorship.	Er dient einer neuen Diktatur.He serves a new dictatorship.	Wir vertrauen keiner Diktatur.We trust no dictatorship.
Genitiv	Das Ende der alten Diktatur ist nah.The end of the old dictatorship is near.	Die Regeln einer neuen Diktatur sind hart.The rules of a new dictatorship are harsh.	Die Geschichte keiner Diktatur ist gut.The history of no dictatorship is good.
Nominativ	Die alten Diktaturen sind schlecht.The old dictatorships are bad.	Neue Diktaturen entstehen manchmal.New dictatorships sometimes arise.	Es gibt keine Diktaturen hier.There are no dictatorships here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die alten Diktaturen im Fernsehen.We see the old dictatorships on TV.	Manche Leute fürchten neue Diktaturen.Some people fear new dictatorships.	Sie wollen keine Diktaturen mehr sehen.They don't want to see any more dictatorships.
Dativ	Er widersteht den alten Diktaturen.He resists the old dictatorships.	Manche Menschen leiden unter neuen Diktaturen.Some people suffer under new dictatorships.	Wir geben keinen Diktaturen eine Chance.We give no dictatorships a chance.
Genitiv	Die Geschichte der alten Diktaturen ist lang.The history of the old dictatorships is long.	Das Ende neuer Diktaturen ist wichtig.The end of new dictatorships is important.	Die Zukunft keiner Diktaturen ist gut.The future of no dictatorships is good.

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Is it der, die, or das Diktatur?

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

What CEFR level is the word Diktatur?

The German noun Diktatur is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Diktatur?

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

What does die Diktatur mean in English?

The German word die Diktatur translates to “dictatorship” in English.

How do you decline die Diktatur?

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

Nominativ: die Diktatur
Akkusativ: die Diktatur
Dativ: der Diktatur
Genitiv: der Diktatur

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.

Diktatur

Why does the noun Diktatur have the article die?

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Is it der, die, or das Diktatur?

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What does die Diktatur mean in English?

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