Why does the noun Disziplin 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 Disziplin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Disziplineine Disziplinkeine Disziplin
Akkusativdie Disziplineine Disziplinkeine Disziplin
Dativder Disziplineiner Disziplinkeiner Disziplin
Genitivder Disziplineiner Disziplinkeiner Disziplin

Examples in context

Real sentences using Disziplin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die strenge Disziplin ist nötig.The strict discipline is necessary.
Eine gute Disziplin führt zum Erfolg.Good discipline leads to success.
Keine schlechte Disziplin ist erlaubt.No bad discipline is allowed.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche die strenge Disziplin.I need the strict discipline.
Er lernt eine neue Disziplin.He learns a new discipline.
Sie hat keine schlechte Disziplin.She has no bad discipline.
Dativ
Ich widme mich der strengen Disziplin.I dedicate myself to the strict discipline.
Er folgt einer guten Disziplin.He follows a good discipline.
Sie hilft keiner schlechten Disziplin.She helps no bad discipline.
Genitiv
Die Regeln der strengen Disziplin sind klar.The rules of the strict discipline are clear.
Der Wert einer guten Disziplin ist hoch.The value of a good discipline is high.
Die Folgen keiner schlechten Disziplin sind gut.The consequences of no bad discipline are good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Disziplin?

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

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

What is the plural of die Disziplin?

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

What does die Disziplin mean in English?

The German word die Disziplin translates to “discipline” in English.

How do you decline die Disziplin?

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

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.