Why does the noun NATO 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 NATO
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die NATO | eine NATO | keine NATO |
| Akkusativ | die NATO | eine NATO | keine NATO |
| Dativ | der NATO | einer NATO | keiner NATO |
| Genitiv | der NATO | einer NATO | keiner NATO |
Examples in context
Real sentences using NATO in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die starke NATO ist wichtig.The strong NATO is important. | Eine große NATO beginnt heute.A large NATO exercise begins today. | Keine neue NATO ist einfach.No new NATO mission is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Wir unterstützen die moderne NATO.We support the modern NATO. | Er besucht eine große NATO.He visits a large NATO base. | Sie sehen keine alte NATO.They see no old NATO flag. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit der europäischen NATO.I speak with the European NATO. | Er arbeitet für einer kleinen NATO.He works for a small NATO unit. | Sie vertraut keiner neuen NATO.She trusts no new NATO strategy. |
| Genitiv | Die Rolle der modernen NATO ist klar.The role of the modern NATO is clear. | Die Geschichte einer großen NATO ist lang.The history of a large NATO expansion is long. | Der Zweck keiner geheimen NATO ist bekannt.The purpose of no secret NATO action is known. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das NATO?
It is die NATO. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and NATO 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 NATO?
The noun NATO is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die NATO mean in English?
The German word die NATO translates to “NATO” in English.
How do you decline die NATO?
Like all German nouns, NATO changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die NATO
- Akkusativ: die NATO
- Dativ: der NATO
- Genitiv: der NATO
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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