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