Why does the noun Leggins 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 Leggins

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Legginse Legginse Leggins
Akkusativdie Legginse Legginse Leggins
Dativder Legginser Legginser Leggins
Genitivder Legginser Legginser Leggins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Leggins in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Leggins ist bequem.The new leggings are comfortable.
Eine gute Leggins ist praktisch.A good pair of leggings is practical.
Keine Leggins passt mir gut.No leggings fit me well.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe die neue Leggins.I buy the new leggings.
Ich brauche eine Leggins.I need a pair of leggings.
Ich habe keine Leggins.I have no leggings.
Dativ
Ich helfe der jungen Frau mit Leggins.I help the young woman with the leggings.
Ich gebe einer Leggins eine Chance.I give a pair of leggings a chance.
Ich traue keiner Leggins.I don't trust any leggings.
Genitiv
Die Farbe der neuen Leggins ist schön.The color of the new leggings is beautiful.
Der Preis einer Leggins ist hoch.The price of a pair of leggings is high.
Der Stil keiner Leggins gefällt mir.I don't like the style of any leggings.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Leggins?

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

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

What does die Leggins mean in English?

The German word die Leggins translates to “leggings” in English.

How do you decline die Leggins?

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

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.