Why does the noun Jeans 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 Jeans
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Jeans | eine Jeans | keine Jeans |
| Akkusativ | die Jeans | eine Jeans | keine Jeans |
| Dativ | der Jeans | einer Jeans | keiner Jeans |
| Genitiv | der Jeans | einer Jeans | keiner Jeans |
| Nominativ | die Jeans | Jeans | keine Jeans |
| Akkusativ | die Jeans | Jeans | keine Jeans |
| Dativ | den Jeans | Jeans | keinen Jeans |
| Genitiv | der Jeans | Jeans | keiner Jeans |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Jeans in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die blaue Jeans ist neu.The blue pair of jeans is new. | Eine alte Jeans liegt dort.An old pair of jeans lies there. | Keine saubere Jeans ist da.No clean pair of jeans is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe die enge Jeans.I buy the tight pair of jeans. | Er sucht eine schwarze Jeans.He is looking for a black pair of jeans. | Wir haben keine weiße Jeans.We don't have a white pair of jeans. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der neuen Jeans einen Fleck.I give the new pair of jeans a stain. | Ich bin mit einer bequemen Jeans zufrieden.I am satisfied with a comfortable pair of jeans. | Ich bin mit keiner kaputten Jeans glücklich.I am not happy with any broken pair of jeans. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der blauen Jeans ist schön.The color of the blue pair of jeans is beautiful. | Der Stoff einer neuen Jeans ist weich.The fabric of a new pair of jeans is soft. | Der Preis keiner alten Jeans ist hoch.The price of no old pair of jeans is high. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Jeans sind teuer.The new jeans are expensive. | Viele Jeans sind modern.Many jeans are modern. | Keine alten Jeans sind übrig.No old jeans are left. |
| Akkusativ | Sie trägt die weiten Jeans gern.She likes to wear the wide jeans. | Ich brauche neue Jeans dringend.I urgently need new jeans. | Er findet keine sauberen Jeans.He finds no clean jeans. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den blauen Jeans Wasser.I give water to the blue jeans. | Sie hilft alten Jeans nicht.She doesn't help old jeans. | Er arbeitet mit keinen schmutzigen Jeans.He doesn't work with any dirty jeans. |
| Genitiv | Der Stil der bunten Jeans ist modern.The style of the colorful jeans is modern. | Der Preis vieler Jeans ist hoch.The price of many jeans is high. | Der Name keiner billigen Jeans ist bekannt.The name of no cheap jeans is known. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Jeans?
It is die Jeans. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Jeans 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 Jeans?
The German noun Jeans is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Jeans?
The plural form of die Jeans is die Jeans. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Jeans mean in English?
The German word die Jeans translates to “jeans” in English.
How do you decline die Jeans?
Like all German nouns, Jeans changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Jeans
- Akkusativ: die Jeans
- Dativ: der Jeans
- Genitiv: der Jeans
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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