Why does the noun DVD 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 DVD
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die DVD | eine DVD | — |
| Akkusativ | die DVD | eine DVD | — |
| Dativ | der DVD | einer DVD | — |
| Genitiv | der DVD | einer DVD | — |
| Nominativ | die DVDs | — DVDs | — |
| Akkusativ | die DVDs | — DVDs | — |
| Dativ | den DVDs | — DVDs | — |
| Genitiv | der DVDs | — DVDs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using DVD in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das DVD?
It is die DVD. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and DVD 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 DVD?
The plural form of die DVD is die DVDs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die DVD mean in English?
The German word die DVD translates to “DVD” in English.
How do you decline die DVD?
Like all German nouns, DVD changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die DVD
- Akkusativ: die DVD
- Dativ: der DVD
- Genitiv: der DVD
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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