Why does the noun Jugend 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 Jugend
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Jugend | eine Jugend | keine Jugend |
| Akkusativ | die Jugend | eine Jugend | keine Jugend |
| Dativ | der Jugend | einer Jugend | keiner Jugend |
| Genitiv | der Jugend | einer Jugend | keiner Jugend |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Jugend in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Jugend ist unsere Zukunft.The youth is our future. | Eine Jugend braucht gute Vorbilder.A youth needs good role models. | Keine Jugend ist ohne Sorgen.No youth is without worries. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die Jugend von heute.We see the youth of today. | Er sucht eine neue Jugend.He seeks a new youth. | Ich kenne keine bekannte Jugend.I don't know any well-known youth. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der Jugend gern.I gladly help the youth. | Er begegnet einer lebendigen Jugend.He encounters a lively youth. | Man vertraut keiner schlechten Jugend.One trusts no bad youth. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Kraft der Jugend.That is the strength of youth. | Die Erinnerungen einer schönen Jugend bleiben lebendig.The memories of a beautiful youth remain alive. | Der Geist keiner Jugend stirbt.The spirit of no youth dies. |
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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 Jugend?
It is die Jugend. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Jugend 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 Jugend?
The German noun Jugend is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Jugend?
The noun Jugend is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Jugend mean in English?
The German word die Jugend translates to “youth” in English.
How do you decline die Jugend?
Like all German nouns, Jugend changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Jugend
- Akkusativ: die Jugend
- Dativ: der Jugend
- Genitiv: der Jugend
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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