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