Why does the noun Musikbox 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 Musikbox

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Musikboxeine Musikbox—
Akkusativdie Musikboxeine Musikbox—
Dativder Musikboxeiner Musikbox—
Genitivder Musikboxeiner Musikbox—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Musikbox in different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Musikbox?

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

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

What does die Musikbox mean in English?

The German word die Musikbox translates to “jukebox” in English.

How do you decline die Musikbox?

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

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.