Why does the noun Jury 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 Jury
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Jury | eine Jury | keine Jury |
| Akkusativ | die Jury | eine Jury | keine Jury |
| Dativ | der Jury | einer Jury | keiner Jury |
| Genitiv | der Jury | einer Jury | keiner Jury |
| Nominativ | die Jurys | Jurys | keine Jurys |
| Akkusativ | die Jurys | Jurys | keine Jurys |
| Dativ | den Jurys | Jurys | keinen Jurys |
| Genitiv | der Jurys | Jurys | keiner Jurys |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Jury in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Jury trifft eine Entscheidung.The new jury makes a decision. | Eine kleine Jury wird gebildet.A small jury is formed. | Keine faire Jury ist perfekt.No fair jury is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neue Jury.We see the new jury. | Er sucht eine faire Jury.He is looking for a fair jury. | Ich kenne keine gute Jury.I don't know any good jury. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit der neuen Jury.I speak with the new jury. | Er vertraut einer fairen Jury.He trusts a fair jury. | Ich glaube keiner voreingenommenen Jury.I don't believe any biased jury. |
| Genitiv | Die Entscheidung der neuen Jury ist wichtig.The decision of the new jury is important. | Die Meinung einer fairen Jury zählt.The opinion of a fair jury counts. | Die Macht keiner voreingenommenen Jury ist groß.The power of no biased jury is great. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Jurys sind bereit.The new juries are ready. | Verschiedene Jurys arbeiten zusammen.Different juries work together. | Keine kompetenten Jurys sind hier.No competent juries are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie wählen die neuen Jurys.They choose the new juries. | Wir brauchen mehre Jurys.We need more juries. | Ich sehe keine kompetenten Jurys.I see no competent juries. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den neuen Jurys.He helps the new juries. | Mit vielen Jurys ist es schwer.With many juries it is difficult. | Ich arbeite mit keinen inkompetenten Jurys.I work with no incompetent juries. |
| Genitiv | Die Arbeit der neuen Jurys ist lang.The work of the new juries is long. | Die Regeln verschiedener Jurys sind klar.The rules of different juries are clear. | Die Kritik keiner inkompetenten Jurys stört mich.The criticism of no incompetent juries bothers me. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Jury?
It is die Jury. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Jury 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 Jury?
The plural form of die Jury is die Jurys. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Jury mean in English?
The German word die Jury translates to “jury, panel” in English.
How do you decline die Jury?
Like all German nouns, Jury changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Jury
- Akkusativ: die Jury
- Dativ: der Jury
- Genitiv: der Jury
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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