Why does the noun Familienstand have the article der?
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 Familienstand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Familienstand | ein Familienstand | — |
| Akkusativ | den Familienstand | einen Familienstand | — |
| Dativ | dem Familienstand | einem Familienstand | — |
| Genitiv | des Familienstands | eines Familienstands | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Familienstand 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 Familienstand?
It is der Familienstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Familienstand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Familienstand?
The noun Familienstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Familienstand mean in English?
The German word der Familienstand translates to “marital status” in English.
How do you decline der Familienstand?
Like all German nouns, Familienstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Familienstand
- Akkusativ: den Familienstand
- Dativ: dem Familienstand
- Genitiv: des Familienstands
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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