Why does the noun Gymnastik 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 Gymnastik
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Gymnastik | eine Gymnastik | — |
| Akkusativ | die Gymnastik | eine Gymnastik | — |
| Dativ | der Gymnastik | einer Gymnastik | — |
| Genitiv | der Gymnastik | einer Gymnastik | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gymnastik in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Gymnastik?
It is die Gymnastik. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gymnastik 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 Gymnastik?
The noun Gymnastik is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Gymnastik mean in English?
The German word die Gymnastik translates to “gymnastics” in English.
How do you decline die Gymnastik?
Like all German nouns, Gymnastik changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Gymnastik
- Akkusativ: die Gymnastik
- Dativ: der Gymnastik
- Genitiv: der Gymnastik
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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