Singular
die
Landesbank
state bank
Plural: die Landesbanken
Why does the noun Landesbank 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 Landesbank
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Landesbank | eine Landesbank | keine Landesbank |
| Akkusativ | die Landesbank | eine Landesbank | keine Landesbank |
| Dativ | der Landesbank | einer Landesbank | keiner Landesbank |
| Genitiv | der Landesbank | einer Landesbank | keiner Landesbank |
| Nominativ | die Landesbanken | Landesbanken | keine Landesbanken |
| Akkusativ | die Landesbanken | Landesbanken | keine Landesbanken |
| Dativ | den Landesbanken | Landesbanken | keinen Landesbanken |
| Genitiv | der Landesbanken | Landesbanken | keiner Landesbanken |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Landesbank in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Landesbank ist groß.The state bank is large. | Eine neue Landesbank öffnet.A new state bank opens. | Keine Landesbank ist hier.No state bank is here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die Landesbank.We visit the state bank. | Ich suche eine gute Landesbank.I am looking for a good state bank. | Ich sehe keine Landesbank.I see no state bank. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite bei der Landesbank.I work at the state bank. | Er hilft einer kleinen Landesbank.He helps a small state bank. | Er hilft keiner Landesbank.He helps no state bank. |
| Genitiv | Der Name der Landesbank ist bekannt.The name of the state bank is known. | Der Ruf einer guten Landesbank ist wichtig.The reputation of a good state bank is important. | Der Ruf keiner Landesbank ist gut.The reputation of no state bank is good. |
| Nominativ | Die Landesbanken sind wichtig.The state banks are important. | Viele Landesbanken existieren.Many state banks exist. | Keine Landesbanken sind klein.No state banks are small. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die Landesbanken.We visit the state banks. | Ich suche gute Landesbanken.I am looking for good state banks. | Ich sehe keine Landesbanken.I see no state banks. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite bei den Landesbanken.I work at the state banks. | Er hilft kleinen Landesbanken.He helps small state banks. | Er hilft keinen Landesbanken.He helps no state banks. |
| Genitiv | Der Name der Landesbanken ist bekannt.The name of the state banks is known. | Der Ruf vieler Landesbanken ist wichtig.The reputation of many state banks is important. | Der Ruf keiner Landesbanken ist gut.The reputation of no state banks is good. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Landesbank?
It is die Landesbank. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Landesbank 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 Landesbank?
The plural form of die Landesbank is die Landesbanken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Landesbank mean in English?
The German word die Landesbank translates to “state bank” in English.
How do you decline die Landesbank?
Like all German nouns, Landesbank changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Landesbank
- Akkusativ: die Landesbank
- Dativ: der Landesbank
- Genitiv: der Landesbank
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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