Singular
die
Freundin
friend
Plural: die Freundinnen
Why does the noun Freundin have the article die?
Nouns referring to female persons are feminine.
Examples
die Frau (woman), die Mutter (mother), die Schwester (sister), die Tochter (daughter), die Tante (aunt), die Nichte (niece), die Großmutter (grandmother)
Exceptions
das Mädchen (girl), das Fräulein (Miss) - due to diminutive -chen/-lein
Declension table for German noun Freundin
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Freundin | eine Freundin | keine Freundin |
| Akkusativ | die Freundin | eine Freundin | keine Freundin |
| Dativ | der Freundin | einer Freundin | keiner Freundin |
| Genitiv | der Freundin | einer Freundin | keiner Freundin |
| Nominativ | die Freundinnen | Freundinnen | keine Freundinnen |
| Akkusativ | die Freundinnen | Freundinnen | keine Freundinnen |
| Dativ | den Freundinnen | Freundinnen | keinen Freundinnen |
| Genitiv | der Freundinnen | Freundinnen | keiner Freundinnen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Freundin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Freundin kommt aus Berlin.The new girlfriend comes from Berlin. | Eine gute Freundin hat heute Geburtstag.A good friend has her birthday today. | Keine Freundin ist perfekt.No girlfriend is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche die alte Freundin morgen.I am visiting the old friend tomorrow. | Er sucht eine neue Freundin.He is looking for a new girlfriend. | Sie hat leider keine Freundin.Unfortunately, she has no girlfriend. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der besten Freundin gern.I like helping the best friend. | Das Geschenk gefällt einer guten Freundin.A good friend likes the gift. | Er vertraut keiner Freundin mehr.He doesn't trust any girlfriend anymore. |
| Genitiv | Das ist das Auto der neuen Freundin.That is the new girlfriend's car. | Der Hund einer guten Freundin ist süß.A good friend's dog is cute. | Wegen keiner Freundin weint er.He is crying because of no girlfriend. |
| Nominativ | Die besten Freundinnen gehen ins Kino.The best friends are going to the cinema. | Gute Freundinnen sind sehr wichtig.Good friends are very important. | Keine Freundinnen waren da.No friends were there. |
| Akkusativ | Wir treffen die alten Freundinnen später.We are meeting the old friends later. | Ich habe viele Freundinnen eingeladen.I have invited many friends. | Er kennt keine Freundinnen von mir.He knows no friends of mine. |
| Dativ | Sie spricht mit den neuen Freundinnen.She is talking with the new friends. | Ich gehe mit guten Freundinnen spazieren.I go for a walk with good friends. | Er gibt keinen Freundinnen Geld.He gives no money to any friends. |
| Genitiv | Die Meinung der besten Freundinnen ist wichtig.The opinion of the best friends is important. | Die Ratschläge guter Freundinnen helfen.The advice of good friends helps. | Trotz keiner Freundinnen ist sie froh.Despite having no friends, she is happy. |
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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 Freundin?
It is die Freundin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Freundin 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 Freundin?
The German noun Freundin is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Freundin?
The plural form of die Freundin is die Freundinnen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Freundin mean in English?
The German word die Freundin translates to “friend” in English.
How do you decline die Freundin?
Like all German nouns, Freundin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Freundin
- Akkusativ: die Freundin
- Dativ: der Freundin
- Genitiv: der Freundin
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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