Why does the noun Nordamerika have the article das?
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 Nordamerika
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Nordamerika | ein Nordamerika | kein Nordamerika |
| Akkusativ | das Nordamerika | ein Nordamerika | kein Nordamerika |
| Dativ | dem Nordamerika | einem Nordamerika | keinem Nordamerika |
| Genitiv | des Nordamerikas | eines Nordamerikas | keines Nordamerikas |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nordamerika in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das weite Nordamerika ist groß.The vast North America is big. | Ein neues Nordamerika ist interessant.A new North America is interesting. | Kein kleines Nordamerika ist klein.No small North America is small. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das schöne Nordamerika.I visit the beautiful North America. | Wir sehen ein großes Nordamerika.We see a big North America. | Ich kenne kein altes Nordamerika.I don't know any old North America. |
| Dativ | Ich reise in dem ganzen Nordamerika.I travel to the whole North America. | Ich träume von einem neuen Nordamerika.I dream of a new North America. | Ich spreche nicht über keinem kleines Nordamerika.I don't talk about any small North America. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte des alten Nordamerikas ist lang.The history of old North America is long. | Die Kultur eines eines großen Nordamerikas ist reich.The culture of a great North America is rich. | Die Zukunft keines keines armen Nordamerikas ist klar.The future of no poor North America is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Nordamerika?
It is das Nordamerika. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nordamerika is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Nordamerika?
The noun Nordamerika is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Nordamerika mean in English?
The German word das Nordamerika translates to “North America” in English.
How do you decline das Nordamerika?
Like all German nouns, Nordamerika changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Nordamerika
- Akkusativ: das Nordamerika
- Dativ: dem Nordamerika
- Genitiv: des Nordamerikas
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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