Why does the noun Passform 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 Passform

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Passformeine Passformkeine Passform
Akkusativdie Passformeine Passformkeine Passform
Dativder Passformeiner Passformkeiner Passform
Genitivder Passformeiner Passformkeiner Passform

Examples in context

Real sentences using Passform in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Passform ist sehr gut.The new fit is very good.
Eine gute Passform ist wichtig für Kleidung.A good fit is important for clothing.
Keine schlechte Passform gefällt mir.No bad fit pleases me.
Akkusativ
Ich mag die perfekte Passform sehr.I like the perfect fit very much.
Er sucht eine gute Passform für seine Hose.He is looking for a good fit for his pants.
Ich brauche keine schlechte Passform.I don't need any bad fit.
Dativ
Ich bin mit der neuen Passform zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new fit.
Mit einer guten Passform fühlt man sich wohl.With a good fit, one feels comfortable.
Ich kann mit keiner schlechten Passform arbeiten.I cannot work with any bad fit.
Genitiv
Der Preis der neuen Passform ist hoch.The price of the new fit is high.
Die Qualität einer guten Passform ist wichtig.The quality of a good fit is important.
Der Stil keiner schlechten Passform ist modern.The style of no bad fit is modern.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Passform?

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

The plural form of die Passform is die Passformen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Passform mean in English?

The German word die Passform translates to “fit” in English.

How do you decline die Passform?

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

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.