Why does the noun Disco 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 Disco

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Discoeine Disco—
Akkusativdie Discoeine Disco—
Dativder Discoeiner Disco—
Genitivder Discoeiner Disco—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Disco in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Disco?

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

The noun Disco is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Disco mean in English?

The German word die Disco translates to “disco” in English.

How do you decline die Disco?

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

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.