Why does the noun Fulda 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 Fulda
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Fulda | eine Fulda | keine Fulda |
| Akkusativ | die Fulda | eine Fulda | keine Fulda |
| Dativ | der Fulda | einer Fulda | keiner Fulda |
| Genitiv | der Fulda | einer Fulda | keiner Fulda |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fulda in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die alte Fulda fließt ruhig.The old Fulda flows calmly. | Eine Fulda ist ein Fluss.A Fulda is a river. | Keine Fulda fließt hier.No Fulda flows here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die breite Fulda.I see the wide Fulda. | Ich male eine Fulda.I am painting a Fulda. | Er findet keine Fulda.He finds no Fulda. |
| Dativ | Ich schwimme in der kalten Fulda.I swim in the cold Fulda. | Ich träume von einer Fulda.I dream of a Fulda. | Ich bin an keiner Fulda.I am at no Fulda. |
| Genitiv | Die Brücke der schönen Fulda.The bridge of the beautiful Fulda. | Das Ufer einer Fulda ist grün.The bank of a Fulda is green. | Die Quelle keiner Fulda ist hier.The source of no Fulda is here. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Fulda?
It is die Fulda. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fulda 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 Fulda?
The noun Fulda is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Fulda mean in English?
The German word die Fulda translates to “Fulda” in English.
How do you decline die Fulda?
Like all German nouns, Fulda changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Fulda
- Akkusativ: die Fulda
- Dativ: der Fulda
- Genitiv: der Fulda
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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