Why does the noun Personenstand have the article der?
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 Personenstand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Personenstand | ein Personenstand | — |
| Akkusativ | den Personenstand | einen Personenstand | — |
| Dativ | dem Personenstand | einem Personenstand | — |
| Genitiv | des Personenstands | eines Personenstands | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Personenstand 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 Personenstand?
It is der Personenstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Personenstand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Personenstand?
The noun Personenstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Personenstand mean in English?
The German word der Personenstand translates to “civil status” in English.
How do you decline der Personenstand?
Like all German nouns, Personenstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Personenstand
- Akkusativ: den Personenstand
- Dativ: dem Personenstand
- Genitiv: des Personenstands
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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