Singular
die
Nachrichten
news
Plural: die Nachrichten
Why does the noun Nachrichten 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 Nachrichten
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Nachrichten | Nachrichten | keine Nachrichten |
| Akkusativ | die Nachrichten | Nachrichten | keine Nachrichten |
| Dativ | den Nachrichten | Nachrichten | keinen Nachrichten |
| Genitiv | der Nachrichten | Nachrichten | keiner Nachrichten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nachrichten in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neuen Nachrichten sind wichtig.The new news is important. | Gute Nachrichten sind selten.Good news is rare. | Keine Nachrichten sind heute gut.No news is good today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre die neuen Nachrichten.I hear the new news. | Wir brauchen gute Nachrichten.We need good news. | Ich sehe keine Nachrichten.I see no news. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube den neuen Nachrichten.I believe the new news. | Ich folge guten Nachrichten.I follow good news. | Ich vertraue keinen Nachrichten.I trust no news. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt der neuen Nachrichten ist klar.The content of the new news is clear. | Die Quelle guter Nachrichten ist wichtig.The source of good news is important. | Der Ursprung keiner Nachrichten ist bekannt.The origin of no news is known. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Nachrichten?
It is die Nachrichten. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nachrichten 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 Nachrichten?
The German noun Nachrichten is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Nachrichten?
The noun Nachrichten is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Nachrichten mean in English?
The German word die Nachrichten translates to “news” in English.
How do you decline die Nachrichten?
Like all German nouns, Nachrichten changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Nachrichten
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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