Why does the noun Ortskenntnis 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 Ortskenntnis
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Ortskenntnis | eine Ortskenntnis | — |
| Akkusativ | die Ortskenntnis | eine Ortskenntnis | — |
| Dativ | der Ortskenntnis | einer Ortskenntnis | — |
| Genitiv | der Ortskenntnis | einer Ortskenntnis | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ortskenntnis in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ortskenntnis?
It is die Ortskenntnis. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ortskenntnis 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 Ortskenntnis?
The noun Ortskenntnis is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Ortskenntnis mean in English?
The German word die Ortskenntnis translates to “local knowledge” in English.
How do you decline die Ortskenntnis?
Like all German nouns, Ortskenntnis changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Ortskenntnis
- Akkusativ: die Ortskenntnis
- Dativ: der Ortskenntnis
- Genitiv: der Ortskenntnis
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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