Singular
die
Metro
metro, subway
Plural: die Metros
Why does the noun Metro 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 Metro
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Metro | eine Metro | keine Metro |
| Akkusativ | die Metro | eine Metro | keine Metro |
| Dativ | der Metro | einer Metro | keiner Metro |
| Genitiv | der Metro | einer Metro | keiner Metro |
| Nominativ | die Metros | Metros | keine Metros |
| Akkusativ | die Metros | Metros | keine Metros |
| Dativ | den Metros | Metros | keinen Metros |
| Genitiv | der Metros | Metros | keiner Metros |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Metro in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Metro fährt schnell.The new metro runs fast. | Eine volle Metro kommt jetzt.A full metro is coming now. | Keine alte Metro ist hier.No old metro is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme die nächste Metro.I take the next metro. | Wir sehen eine schnelle Metro.We see a fast metro. | Er mag keine langsame Metro.He doesn't like a slow metro. |
| Dativ | Ich fahre mit der neuen Metro.I travel with the new metro. | Ich warte an einer vollen Metro.I wait at a full metro. | Sie fährt mit keiner alten Metro.She travels with no old metro. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der neuen Metro ist blau.The color of the new metro is blue. | Der Fahrer einer vollen Metro ist müde.The driver of a full metro is tired. | Die Geschwindigkeit keiner alten Metro ist hoch.The speed of no old metro is high. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Metros sind pünktlich.The new metros are punctual. | Volle Metros fahren oft.Full metros run often. | Keine alten Metros sind in Betrieb.No old metros are in operation. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die vielen Metros.We see the many metros. | Ich mag schnelle Metros.I like fast metros. | Er benutzt keine langsamen Metros.He doesn't use slow metros. |
| Dativ | Ich fahre mit den neuen Metros.I travel with the new metros. | Wir warten an vollen Metros.We wait at full metros. | Sie fährt mit keinen alten Metros.She travels with no old metros. |
| Genitiv | Die Farben der neuen Metros sind schön.The colors of the new metros are beautiful. | Die Fahrer voller Metros sind müde.The drivers of full metros are tired. | Die Geschwindigkeit keiner alten Metros ist hoch.The speed of no old metros is high. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Metro?
It is die Metro. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Metro 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 Metro?
The plural form of die Metro is die Metros. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Metro mean in English?
The German word die Metro translates to “metro, subway” in English.
How do you decline die Metro?
Like all German nouns, Metro changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Metro
- Akkusativ: die Metro
- Dativ: der Metro
- Genitiv: der Metro
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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