Fonds

Q: Is it der, die, or das Fonds?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Fonds?

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

Q: What does der Fonds mean in English?

The German word der Fonds translates to “fund” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Fonds?

Like all German nouns, Fonds changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Fonds Akkusativ: den Fonds Dativ: dem Fonds Genitiv: des Fonds 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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Plural: die Fonds

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Why does the noun Fonds 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 Fonds

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Fonds	ein Fonds	kein Fonds
Akkusativ	den Fonds	einen Fonds	keinen Fonds
Dativ	dem Fonds	einem Fonds	keinem Fonds
Genitiv	des Fonds	eines Fonds	keines Fonds
Nominativ	die Fonds	Fonds	keine Fonds
Akkusativ	die Fonds	Fonds	keine Fonds
Dativ	den Fonds	Fonds	keinen Fonds
Genitiv	der Fonds	Fonds	keiner Fonds

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fonds in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Fonds ist sicher.The new fund is safe.	Ein guter Fonds ist beliebt.A good fund is popular.	Kein alter Fonds ist verfügbar.No old fund is available.
Akkusativ	Ich kaufe den neuen Fonds.I buy the new fund.	Er sucht einen guten Fonds.He is looking for a good fund.	Wir haben keinen alten Fonds nicht.We do not have any old fund.
Dativ	Ich vertraue dem guten Fonds.I trust the good fund.	Er hilft einem neuen Fonds.He helps a new fund.	Ich stimme keinem schlechten Fonds nicht zu.I do not agree with any bad fund.
Genitiv	Der Wert des neuen Fonds ist klar.The value of the new fund is clear.	Die Leistung eines guten Fonds ist gut.The performance of a good fund is good.	Die Gefahr keines alten Fonds ist real.The danger of no old fund is real.
Nominativ	Die neuen Fonds sind teuer.The new funds are expensive.	Gute Fonds sind beliebt.Good funds are popular.	Keine alten Fonds sind sicher.No old funds are safe.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die guten Fonds.We need the good funds.	Ich finde neue Fonds interessant.I find new funds interesting.	Sie will keine schlechten Fonds nicht.She does not want any bad funds.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit den guten Fonds.I work with the good funds.	Ich bin zufrieden mit neuen Fonds.I am satisfied with new funds.	Er glaubt keinen alten Fonds nicht.He does not believe in any old funds.
Genitiv	Die Details der alten Fonds sind bekannt.The details of the old funds are known.	Der Zweck neuer Fonds ist unklar.The purpose of new funds is unclear.	Die Ursache keiner guten Fonds ist offensichtlich.The cause of no good funds is obvious.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Fonds?

It is der Fonds. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fonds 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 Fonds?

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

What does der Fonds mean in English?

The German word der Fonds translates to “fund” in English.

How do you decline der Fonds?

Like all German nouns, Fonds changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Fonds
Akkusativ: den Fonds
Dativ: dem Fonds
Genitiv: des Fonds

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.