Why does the noun Justiz 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 Justiz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Justiz | eine Justiz | keine Justiz |
| Akkusativ | die Justiz | eine Justiz | keine Justiz |
| Dativ | der Justiz | einer Justiz | keiner Justiz |
| Genitiv | der Justiz | einer Justiz | keiner Justiz |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Justiz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die deutsche Justiz ist wichtig.The German justice system is important. | Eine faire Justiz braucht Zeit.A fair justice system needs time. | Keine perfekte Justiz ist perfekt.No perfect justice system is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Wir respektieren die deutsche Justiz.We respect the German justice system. | Er sucht eine faire Justiz.He seeks a fair justice system. | Ich kenne keine gute Justiz.I know no good justice system. |
| Dativ | Er dient der deutschen Justiz.He serves the German justice system. | Wir vertrauen einer fairen Justiz.We trust a fair justice system. | Ich glaube keiner korrupten Justiz.I don't believe any corrupt justice system. |
| Genitiv | Die Reform der deutschen Justiz ist nötig.The reform of the German justice system is necessary. | Die Prinzipien einer fairen Justiz sind klar.The principles of a fair justice system are clear. | Die Macht keiner korrupten Justiz ist absolut.The power of no corrupt justice system is absolute. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Justiz?
It is die Justiz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Justiz 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 Justiz?
The noun Justiz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Justiz mean in English?
The German word die Justiz translates to “judiciary, justice” in English.
How do you decline die Justiz?
Like all German nouns, Justiz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Justiz
- Akkusativ: die Justiz
- Dativ: der Justiz
- Genitiv: der Justiz
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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