Why does the noun Knie have the article das?

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 Knie

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Knieein Kniekein Knie
Akkusativdas Knieein Kniekein Knie
Dativdem Knieeinem Kniekeinem Knie
Genitivdes Knieseines Knieskeines Knies

Examples in context

Real sentences using Knie in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das linke Knie tut weh.The left knee hurts.
Ein schmerzhaftes Knie ist verletzt.A painful knee is injured.
Kein kaputtes Knie ist gesund.No broken knee is healthy.
Akkusativ
Er beugt das linke Knie.He bends the left knee.
Sie schützt ein schmerzhaftes Knie.She protects a painful knee.
Ich sehe kein kaputtes Knie.I see no broken knee.
Dativ
Er kniet auf dem linken Knie.He kneels on the left knee.
Sie hat Schmerzen in einem schmerzhaften Knie.She has pain in a painful knee.
Ich spüre etwas in keinem kaputten Knie.I feel nothing in any broken knee.
Genitiv
Die Bewegung des linken Knies ist wichtig.The movement of the left knee is important.
Die Stärke eines schmerzhaften Knies ist entscheidend.The strength of a painful knee is crucial.
Ich kenne die Ursache keines kaputten Knies.I don't know the cause of any broken knee.

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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 Knie?

It is das Knie. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Knie is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Knie?

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

What is the plural of das Knie?

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

What does das Knie mean in English?

The German word das Knie translates to “knee” in English.

How do you decline das Knie?

Like all German nouns, Knie changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Knie
  • Akkusativ: das Knie
  • Dativ: dem Knie
  • Genitiv: des Knies

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.