Singular
die
Geographie
geography
Plural: die Geographien
Why does the noun Geographie have the article die?
Nouns ending in -ie are feminine.
Examples
die Philosophie (philosophy), die Biologie (biology), die Demokratie (democracy), die Energie (energy), die Melodie (melody), die Symphonie (symphony)
Declension table for German noun Geographie
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Geographie | eine Geographie | keine Geographie |
| Akkusativ | die Geographie | eine Geographie | keine Geographie |
| Dativ | der Geographie | einer Geographie | keiner Geographie |
| Genitiv | der Geographie | einer Geographie | keiner Geographie |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Geographie in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die moderne Geographie ist spannend.Modern geography is exciting. | Eine neue Geographie-Karte ist nützlich.A new geography map is useful. | Keine alte Geographie-Stunde ist langweilig.No old geography lesson is boring. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lerne die moderne Geographie.I am learning modern geography. | Wir studieren eine neue Geographie.We are studying a new geography. | Er mag keine alte Geographie.He doesn't like old geography. |
| Dativ | Ich widme mich der modernen Geographie.I dedicate myself to modern geography. | Er arbeitet an einer neuen Geographie.He is working on a new geography. | Sie glaubt keiner alten Geographie.She believes no old geography. |
| Genitiv | Die Schönheit der modernen Geographie ist klar.The beauty of modern geography is clear. | Die Relevanz einer guten Geographie ist hoch.The relevance of a good geography is high. | Die Grenzen keiner alten Geographie sind eng.The limits of no old geography are narrow. |
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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 Geographie?
It is die Geographie. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geographie 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 Geographie?
The German noun Geographie is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Geographie?
The plural form of die Geographie is die Geographien. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Geographie mean in English?
The German word die Geographie translates to “geography” in English.
How do you decline die Geographie?
Like all German nouns, Geographie changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Geographie
- Akkusativ: die Geographie
- Dativ: der Geographie
- Genitiv: der Geographie
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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