Why does the noun Kamera 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 Kamera

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Kameraeine Kamerakeine Kamera
Akkusativdie Kameraeine Kamerakeine Kamera
Dativder Kameraeiner Kamerakeiner Kamera
Genitivder Kameraeiner Kamerakeiner Kamera

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kamera in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Kamera ist teuer.The new camera is expensive.
Eine kleine Kamera ist praktisch.A small camera is practical.
Keine alte Kamera funktioniert mehr.No old camera works anymore.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe die neue Kamera.I buy the new camera.
Er braucht eine kleine Kamera.He needs a small camera.
Sie hat keine alte Kamera.She has no old camera.
Dativ
Ich fotografiere mit der neuen Kamera.I photograph with the new camera.
Er spielt mit einer kleinen Kamera.He plays with a small camera.
Sie arbeitet mit keiner alten Kamera.She works with no old camera.
Genitiv
Die Linse der neuen Kamera ist sauber.The lens of the new camera is clean.
Der Preis einer kleinen Kamera ist niedrig.The price of a small camera is low.
Die Qualität keiner alten Kamera ist gut.The quality of no old camera is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kamera?

It is die Kamera. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kamera 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 Kamera?

The German noun Kamera is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Kamera?

The plural form of die Kamera is die Kameras. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Kamera mean in English?

The German word die Kamera translates to “camera” in English.

How do you decline die Kamera?

Like all German nouns, Kamera changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Kamera
  • Akkusativ: die Kamera
  • Dativ: der Kamera
  • Genitiv: der Kamera

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.