Why does the noun Dutyfree-Waren 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 Dutyfree-Waren

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative

Examples in context

Real sentences using Dutyfree-Waren in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Dutyfree-Waren?

It is die Dutyfree-Waren. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dutyfree-Waren 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 Dutyfree-Waren?

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

What does die Dutyfree-Waren mean in English?

The German word die Dutyfree-Waren translates to “” in English.

How do you decline die Dutyfree-Waren?

Like all German nouns, Dutyfree-Waren changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Dutyfree-Waren

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.