Why does the noun Norm 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 Norm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Norm | eine Norm | keine Norm |
| Akkusativ | die Norm | eine Norm | keine Norm |
| Dativ | der Norm | einer Norm | keiner Norm |
| Genitiv | der Norm | einer Norm | keiner Norm |
| Nominativ | die Normen | Normen | keine Normen |
| Akkusativ | die Normen | Normen | keine Normen |
| Dativ | den Normen | Normen | keinen Normen |
| Genitiv | der Normen | Normen | keiner Normen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Norm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Norm ist wichtig.The new norm is important. | Eine gute Norm kommt bald.A good norm is coming soon. | Keine Norm ist perfekt hier.No norm is perfect here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne die alte Norm gut.I know the old norm well. | Wir brauchen eine neue Norm.We need a new norm. | Ich sehe keine Norm hier.I see no norm here. |
| Dativ | Ich folge der neuen Norm immer.I always follow the new norm. | Er arbeitet an einer guten Norm jetzt.He is working on a good norm now. | Ich helfe keiner Norm hier.I don't help any norm here. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der alten Norm ist hoch.The value of the old norm is high. | Der Sinn einer guten Norm ist klar.The meaning of a good norm is clear. | Der Zweck keiner Norm ist bekannt.The purpose of no norm is known. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Normen sind klar.The old norms are clear. | Neue Normen sind nötig jetzt.New norms are necessary now. | Keine Normen passen mehr.No norms fit anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Er versteht die neuen Normen nicht.He doesn't understand the new norms. | Wir suchen gute Normen dafür.We are looking for good norms for that. | Sie haben keine Normen mehr.They have no norms left. |
| Dativ | Sie folgen den alten Normen nicht.They don't follow the old norms. | Er spricht über neuen Normen.He talks about new norms. | Ich vertraue keinen Normen mehr.I don't trust any norms anymore. |
| Genitiv | Die Einhaltung der neuen Normen ist wichtig.The observance of the new norms is important. | Die Gültigkeit vieler Normen endet.The validity of many norms ends. | Die Bedeutung keiner Normen ist klar.The meaning of no norms is clear. |
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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 Norm?
It is die Norm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Norm is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Norm?
The German noun Norm is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Norm?
The plural form of die Norm is die Normen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Norm mean in English?
The German word die Norm translates to “norm” in English.
How do you decline die Norm?
Like all German nouns, Norm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Norm
- Akkusativ: die Norm
- Dativ: der Norm
- Genitiv: der Norm
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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