Why does the noun Einzahl 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 Einzahl
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Einzahl | eine Einzahl | — |
| Akkusativ | die Einzahl | eine Einzahl | — |
| Dativ | der Einzahl | einer Einzahl | — |
| Genitiv | der Einzahl | einer Einzahl | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Einzahl in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Einzahl?
It is die Einzahl. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Einzahl 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 Einzahl?
The noun Einzahl is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Einzahl mean in English?
The German word die Einzahl translates to “singular (number)” in English.
How do you decline die Einzahl?
Like all German nouns, Einzahl changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Einzahl
- Akkusativ: die Einzahl
- Dativ: der Einzahl
- Genitiv: der Einzahl
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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