Why does the noun Fitness 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 Fitness

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Fitnesseine Fitnesskeine Fitness
Akkusativdie Fitnesseine Fitnesskeine Fitness
Dativder Fitnesseiner Fitnesskeiner Fitness
Genitivder Fitnesseiner Fitnesskeiner Fitness

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fitness in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gute Fitness ist wichtig.The good fitness is important.
Eine gute Fitness hilft immer.Good fitness always helps.
Keine Fitness ist schlecht für dich.No fitness is bad for you.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche die tägliche Fitness.I need the daily fitness.
Er sucht eine bessere Fitness.He is looking for better fitness.
Sie hat keine Fitness mehr.She has no fitness left.
Dativ
Sie widmet sich der Fitness.She dedicates herself to fitness.
Er arbeitet an einer besseren Fitness.He works on better fitness.
Ich gebe keiner Fitness eine Chance.I give no fitness a chance.
Genitiv
Der Wert der guten Fitness ist hoch.The value of good fitness is high.
Der Beginn einer neuen Fitness ist schwer.The beginning of new fitness is hard.
Die Ziele keiner Fitness sind klar.The goals of no fitness are clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Fitness?

It is die Fitness. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fitness is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Fitness?

The German noun Fitness is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Fitness?

The noun Fitness is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Fitness mean in English?

The German word die Fitness translates to “fitness” in English.

How do you decline die Fitness?

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

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.