Singular
das
Fremdwort
foreign word
Plural: die Fremdwörter
Why does the noun Fremdwort have the article das?
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 Fremdwort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Fremdwort | ein Fremdwort | — |
| Akkusativ | das Fremdwort | ein Fremdwort | — |
| Dativ | dem Fremdwort | einem Fremdwort | — |
| Genitiv | des Fremdworts | eines Fremdworts | — |
| Nominativ | die Fremdwörter | — Fremdwörter | — |
| Akkusativ | die Fremdwörter | — Fremdwörter | — |
| Dativ | den Fremdwörtern | — Fremdwörtern | — |
| Genitiv | der Fremdwörter | — Fremdwörter | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fremdwort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| 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 Fremdwort?
It is das Fremdwort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fremdwort is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Fremdwort?
The plural form of das Fremdwort is die Fremdwörter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Fremdwort mean in English?
The German word das Fremdwort translates to “foreign word” in English.
How do you decline das Fremdwort?
Like all German nouns, Fremdwort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Fremdwort
- Akkusativ: das Fremdwort
- Dativ: dem Fremdwort
- Genitiv: des Fremdworts
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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