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