Why does the noun Nazi 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 Nazi
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Nazi | ein Nazi | — |
| Akkusativ | den Nazi | einen Nazi | — |
| Dativ | dem Nazi | einem Nazi | — |
| Genitiv | des Nazis | eines Nazis | — |
| Nominativ | die Nazis | — Nazis | — |
| Akkusativ | die Nazis | — Nazis | — |
| Dativ | den Nazis | — Nazis | — |
| Genitiv | der Nazis | — Nazis | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nazi in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Nazi?
It is der Nazi. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nazi is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Nazi?
The plural form of der Nazi is die Nazis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Nazi mean in English?
The German word der Nazi translates to “Nazi” in English.
How do you decline der Nazi?
Like all German nouns, Nazi changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Nazi
- Akkusativ: den Nazi
- Dativ: dem Nazi
- Genitiv: des Nazis
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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