Singular
die
Post
mail, post office
Plural: die Posten
Why does the noun Post 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 Post
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Post | eine Post | keine Post |
| Akkusativ | die Post | eine Post | keine Post |
| Dativ | der Post | einer Post | keiner Post |
| Genitiv | der Post | einer Post | keiner Post |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Post in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Post ist sehr wichtig.The new post office is very important. | Eine neue Post steht dort.A new post office stands there. | Keine neue Post ist mehr frei.No new post office is free anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche die neue Post.I visit the new post office. | Wir suchen eine neue Post.We are looking for a new post office. | Ich finde keine neue Post.I don't find any new post office. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe oft zu der neuen Post.I often go to the new post office. | Sie arbeitet bei einer neuen Post.She works at a new post office. | Er wohnt bei keiner neuen Post.He lives near no new post office. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der neuen Post ist gelb.The color of the new post office is yellow. | Die Geschichte einer neuen Post ist kurz.The history of a new post office is short. | Der Einfluss keiner neuen Post ist groß.The influence of no new post office is great. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Post?
It is die Post. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Post 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 Post?
The German noun Post is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Post?
The plural form of die Post is die Posten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Post mean in English?
The German word die Post translates to “mail, post office” in English.
How do you decline die Post?
Like all German nouns, Post changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Post
- Akkusativ: die Post
- Dativ: der Post
- Genitiv: der Post
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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