Why does the noun Front 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 Front

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Fronteine Frontkeine Front
Akkusativdie Fronteine Frontkeine Front
Dativder Fronteiner Frontkeiner Front
Genitivder Fronteiner Frontkeiner Front

Examples in context

Real sentences using Front in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die stabile Front ist stabil.The stable front is stable.
Eine neue Front entsteht hier.A new front emerges here.
Keine kalte Front kommt heute.No cold front is coming today.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen die breite Front.We see the wide front.
Er sucht eine offene Front.He is looking for an open front.
Ich mag keine geschlossene Front.I don't like a closed front.
Dativ
Er steht vor der hohen Front.He stands in front of the high front.
Ich helfe einer jungen Front.I help a young front.
Sie arbeitet an keiner festen Front.She doesn't work on any solid front.
Genitiv
Die Stärke der ersten Front ist klar.The strength of the first front is clear.
Die Lage einer neuen Front ist wichtig.The situation of a new front is important.
Die Gefahr keiner alten Front ist groß.The danger of no old front is great.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Front?

It is die Front. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Front 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 Front?

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

What does die Front mean in English?

The German word die Front translates to “front” in English.

How do you decline die Front?

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

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.