Singular
der
Nachweis
proof, evidence, certificate
Plural: die Nachweise
Why does the noun Nachweis have the article der?
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 Nachweis
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Nachweis | ein Nachweis | kein Nachweis |
| Akkusativ | den Nachweis | einen Nachweis | keinen Nachweis |
| Dativ | dem Nachweis | einem Nachweis | keinem Nachweis |
| Nominativ | die Nachweise | Nachweise | keine Nachweise |
| Akkusativ | die Nachweise | Nachweise | keine Nachweise |
| Dativ | den Nachweisen | Nachweisen | keinen Nachweisen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nachweis in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Nachweis ist gültig.The new proof is valid. | Ein schriftlicher Nachweis ist erforderlich.A written proof is required. | Kein klarer Nachweis existiert.No clear proof exists. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den offiziellen Nachweis.I need the official proof. | Wir suchen einen starken Nachweis.We are looking for strong proof. | Er hat keinen neuen Nachweis gefunden.He hasn't found any new proof. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet an dem wichtigen Nachweis.He is working on the important proof. | Sie hilft mit einem neuen Nachweis.She helps with a new proof. | Ich stimme keinem falschen Nachweis nicht zu.I don't agree with any false proof. |
| Nominativ | Die allen Nachweise sind wichtig.All proofs are important. | Weitere Nachweise fehlen noch.Further proofs are still missing. | Keine gültigen Nachweise sind vorhanden.No valid proofs are available. |
| Akkusativ | Sie legen die allen Nachweise vor.They present all proofs. | Wir sammeln wichtige Nachweise.We are collecting important proofs. | Ich habe keine falschen Nachweise gesehen.I haven't seen any false proofs. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten an den neuen Nachweisen.We are working on the new proofs. | Er hilft bei wichtigen Nachweisen.He helps with important proofs. | Sie vertraut keinen alten Nachweisen nicht.She doesn't trust any old proofs. |
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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 Nachweis?
It is der Nachweis. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nachweis is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Nachweis?
The German noun Nachweis is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Nachweis?
The plural form of der Nachweis is die Nachweise. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Nachweis mean in English?
The German word der Nachweis translates to “proof, evidence, certificate” in English.
How do you decline der Nachweis?
Like all German nouns, Nachweis changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Nachweis
- Akkusativ: den Nachweis
- Dativ: dem Nachweis
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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