Singular

die

Methode

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

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Methode?

The German noun Methode is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Methode?

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

Q: What does die Methode mean in English?

The German word die Methode translates to “method” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Methode?

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

method

Plural: die Methoden

Strong

Why does the noun Methode 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 Methode

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Methode in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die bewährte Methode ist sehr effektiv.The proven method is very effective.	Eine neue Methode wird getestet.A new method is being tested.	Keine einzige Methode war erfolgreich.No single method was successful.
Akkusativ	Ich kenne die richtige Methode.I know the right method.	Er entwickelt eine kreative Methode.He is developing a creative method.	Wir haben keine alternative Methode.We have no alternative method.
Dativ	Wir folgen der empfohlenen Methode.We are following the recommended method.	Er vertraut einer einfachen Methode.He trusts a simple method.	Ich glaube keiner komplizierten Methode.I don't believe any complicated method.
Genitiv	Die Anwendung der neuen Methode ist einfach.The application of the new method is simple.	Das ist das Ergebnis einer langen Methode.That is the result of a long method.	Trotz keiner klaren Methode fanden wir eine Lösung.Despite no clear method, we found a solution.
Nominativ	Die modernen Methoden sind besser.The modern methods are better.	Innovative Methoden werden vorgestellt.Innovative methods are being presented.	Keine neuen Methoden wurden erwähnt.No new methods were mentioned.
Akkusativ	Sie wenden die gelernten Methoden an.They apply the learned methods.	Das Buch beschreibt verschiedene Methoden.The book describes various methods.	Ich sehe keine besseren Methoden.I see no better methods.
Dativ	Mit den neuen Methoden sparen wir Zeit.With the new methods we save time.	Wir arbeiten mit unterschiedlichen Methoden.We work with different methods.	Er hilft bei keinen veralteten Methoden.He doesn't help with any outdated methods.
Genitiv	Die Wirksamkeit der verschiedenen Methoden wurde geprüft.The effectiveness of the various methods was tested.	Die Auswahl passender Methoden ist wichtig.The selection of suitable methods is important.	Aufgrund keiner besseren Methoden blieben wir beim Alten.Due to no better methods, we stuck with the old way.

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Is it der, die, or das Methode?

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

The German noun Methode is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Methode?

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

What does die Methode mean in English?

The German word die Methode translates to “method” in English.

How do you decline die Methode?

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

Nominativ: die Methode
Akkusativ: die Methode
Dativ: der Methode
Genitiv: der Methode

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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Why does the noun Methode have the article die?

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Is it der, die, or das Methode?

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