Why does the noun Noten 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 Noten

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Noteeine Notekeine Note
Akkusativdie Noteeine Notekeine Note
Dativder Noteeiner Notekeiner Note
Genitivder Noteeiner Notekeiner Note

Examples in context

Real sentences using Noten in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gute Note ist wichtig für ihn.The good grade is important for him.
Eine hoche Note macht mich froh.A high grade makes me happy.
Keine schlechte Note ist akzeptabel.No bad grade is acceptable.
Akkusativ
Ich bekomme die beste Note immer.I always get the best grade.
Er schreibt eine schöne Note auf.He writes down a beautiful note.
Sie will keine schlechte Note sehen.She doesn't want to see a bad grade.
Dativ
Mit der guten Note bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with the good grade.
Zu einer hochen Note gratuliere ich dir.I congratulate you on a high grade.
Bei keiner schlechten Note gibt es Lob.There is no praise for a bad grade.
Genitiv
Der Wert der guten Note ist hoch.The value of the good grade is high.
Die Bedeutung einer hochen Note ist klar.The meaning of a high grade is clear.
Die Ursache keiner schlechten Note ist bekannt.The cause of no bad grade is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Noten?

It is die Noten. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Noten 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 Noten?

The noun Noten is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Noten mean in English?

The German word die Noten translates to “notes, grades” in English.

How do you decline die Noten?

Like all German nouns, Noten changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Note
  • Akkusativ: die Note
  • Dativ: der Note
  • Genitiv: der Note

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.