Why does the noun Kost 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 Kost
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Kost | eine Kost | — |
| Akkusativ | die Kost | eine Kost | — |
| Dativ | der Kost | einer Kost | — |
| Genitiv | der Kost | einer Kost | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kost in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Kost?
It is die Kost. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kost 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 Kost?
The noun Kost is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Kost mean in English?
The German word die Kost translates to “fare” in English.
How do you decline die Kost?
Like all German nouns, Kost changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Kost
- Akkusativ: die Kost
- Dativ: der Kost
- Genitiv: der Kost
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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