Why does the noun Kraft 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 Kraft

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Krafteine Kraftkeine Kraft
Akkusativdie Krafteine Kraftkeine Kraft
Dativder Krafteiner Kraftkeiner Kraft
Genitivder Krafteiner Kraftkeiner Kraft

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kraft in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Kraft ist spürbar.The new strength is noticeable.
Eine große Kraft hilft uns.A great strength helps us.
Keine physische Kraft ist nötig.No physical strength is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich spüre die innere Kraft.I feel the inner strength.
Er hat eine unglaubliche Kraft.He has an incredible strength.
Sie braucht keine zusätzliche Kraft.She needs no additional strength.
Dativ
Ich vertraue der eigenen Kraft.I trust my own strength.
Er arbeitet mit einer enormen Kraft.He works with enormous strength.
Mit keiner magischen Kraft geht das.That doesn't work with any magic power.
Genitiv
Das ist das Ergebnis der puren Kraft.That is the result of pure strength.
Die Wirkung einer starken Kraft ist klar.The effect of a strong force is clear.
Trotz keiner sichtbaren Kraft bewegt es sich.Despite no visible force, it moves.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kraft?

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

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

What is the plural of die Kraft?

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

What does die Kraft mean in English?

The German word die Kraft translates to “strength, power” in English.

How do you decline die Kraft?

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

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.