Why does the noun Nordirland 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 Nordirland
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Nordirland | ein Nordirland | kein Nordirland |
| Akkusativ | das Nordirland | ein Nordirland | kein Nordirland |
| Dativ | dem Nordirland | einem Nordirland | keinem Nordirland |
| Genitiv | des Nordirlands | eines Nordirlands | keines Nordirlands |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nordirland in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schöne Nordirland ist grün.The beautiful Northern Ireland is green. | Ein neues Nordirland ist bekannt.A new Northern Ireland is known. | Kein altes Nordirland ist hier.No old Northern Ireland is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das grüne Nordirland.I visit the green Northern Ireland. | Wir sehen ein kleines Nordirland.We see a small Northern Ireland. | Ich kenne kein armes Nordirland.I don't know any poor Northern Ireland. |
| Dativ | Ich reise in dem schönen Nordirland.I travel to the beautiful Northern Ireland. | Ich lebe in einem neuen Nordirland.I live in a new Northern Ireland. | Ich bin in keinem großen Nordirland.I am not in any big Northern Ireland. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte des alten Nordirlands ist reich.The history of old Northern Ireland is rich. | Die Kultur eines eines kleinen Nordirlands ist einzigartig.The culture of a small Northern Ireland is unique. | Die Zukunft keines keines armen Nordirlands ist klar.The future of no poor Northern Ireland is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Nordirland?
It is das Nordirland. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nordirland 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 Nordirland?
The noun Nordirland is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Nordirland mean in English?
The German word das Nordirland translates to “Northern Ireland” in English.
How do you decline das Nordirland?
Like all German nouns, Nordirland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Nordirland
- Akkusativ: das Nordirland
- Dativ: dem Nordirland
- Genitiv: des Nordirlands
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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