Singular

die

Kurve

Q: Is it der, die, or das Kurve?

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

Q: What is the plural of die Kurve?

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

Q: What does die Kurve mean in English?

The German word die Kurve translates to “curve” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Kurve?

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

curve

Plural: die Kurven

Strong

Why does the noun Kurve have the article die?

About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.

Examples

die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)

Exceptions

der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)

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Declension table for German noun Kurve

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Kurve	eine Kurve	keine Kurve
Akkusativ	die Kurve	eine Kurve	keine Kurve
Dativ	der Kurve	einer Kurve	keiner Kurve
Genitiv	der Kurve	einer Kurve	keiner Kurve
Nominativ	die Kurven	Kurven	keine Kurven
Akkusativ	die Kurven	Kurven	keine Kurven
Dativ	den Kurven	Kurven	keinen Kurven
Genitiv	der Kurven	Kurven	keiner Kurven

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kurve in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die scharfe Kurve ist gefährlich.The sharp curve is dangerous.	Eine enge Kurve kommt bald.A tight curve is coming soon.	Keine Kurve ist hier.There is no curve here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die scharfe Kurve.I see the sharp curve.	Er nimmt eine enge Kurve.He takes a tight curve.	Ich sehe keine Kurve.I don't see any curve.
Dativ	Ich fahre vorsichtig vor der scharfen Kurve.I drive carefully before the sharp curve.	Er steht an einer engen Kurve.He stands at a tight curve.	Ich stehe vor keiner Kurve.I stand before no curve.
Genitiv	Das ist der Beginn der scharfen Kurve.That is the beginning of the sharp curve.	Das ist das Ende einer engen Kurve.That is the end of a tight curve.	Ich sehe den Anfang keiner Kurve.I don't see the beginning of any curve.
Nominativ	Die scharfen Kurven sind schwierig.The sharp curves are difficult.	Viele enge Kurven sind im Gebirge.Many tight curves are in the mountains.	Keine Kurven sind auf dieser Straße.No curves are on this road.
Akkusativ	Wir fahren die scharfen Kurven.We drive the sharp curves.	Ich mag schnelle Kurven.I like fast curves.	Ich sehe keine Kurven.I don't see any curves.
Dativ	Ich fahre vorsichtig vor den scharfen Kurven.I drive carefully before the sharp curves.	Er steht an vielen engen Kurven.He stands at many tight curves.	Ich stehe vor keinen Kurven.I stand before no curves.
Genitiv	Das ist der Verlauf der scharfen Kurven.That is the course of the sharp curves.	Das ist die Gefahr enger Kurven.That is the danger of tight curves.	Ich sehe die Gefahr keiner Kurven.I don't see the danger of any curves.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kurve?

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

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

What does die Kurve mean in English?

The German word die Kurve translates to “curve” in English.

How do you decline die Kurve?

Like all German nouns, Kurve changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Kurve
Akkusativ: die Kurve
Dativ: der Kurve
Genitiv: der Kurve

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.