Why does the noun Euphorie have the article die?

Nouns ending in -ie are feminine.

Examples

die Philosophie (philosophy), die Biologie (biology), die Demokratie (democracy), die Energie (energy), die Melodie (melody), die Symphonie (symphony)

Declension table for German noun Euphorie

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Euphorieeine Euphoriekeine Euphorie
Akkusativdie Euphorieeine Euphoriekeine Euphorie
Dativder Euphorieeiner Euphoriekeiner Euphorie
Genitivder Euphorieeiner Euphoriekeiner Euphorie

Examples in context

Real sentences using Euphorie in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die große Euphorie ist spürbar.The great euphoria is palpable.
Eine neue Euphorie beginnt jetzt.A new euphoria begins now.
Keine alte Euphorie bleibt lange.No old euphoria lasts long.
Akkusativ
Ich spüre die große Euphorie.I feel the great euphoria.
Er sucht eine neue Euphorie.He is looking for a new euphoria.
Sie findet keine alte Euphorie nicht.She does not find any old euphoria.
Dativ
Ich gebe der großen Euphorie Raum.I give the great euphoria space.
Sie folgt einer neuen Euphorie.She follows a new euphoria.
Er traut keiner alten Euphorie mehr.He trusts no old euphoria anymore.
Genitiv
Die Kraft der großen Euphorie ist stark.The power of the great euphoria is strong.
Der Beginn einer neuen Euphorie ist nah.The beginning of a new euphoria is near.
Das Ende keiner alten Euphorie ist traurig.The end of no old euphoria is sad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Euphorie?

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

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

What does die Euphorie mean in English?

The German word die Euphorie translates to “euphoria” in English.

How do you decline die Euphorie?

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

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.