Why does the noun Propaganda 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 Propaganda

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Propagandaeine Propagandakeine Propaganda
Akkusativdie Propagandaeine Propagandakeine Propaganda
Dativder Propagandaeiner Propagandakeiner Propaganda
Genitivder Propagandaeiner Propagandakeiner Propaganda

Examples in context

Real sentences using Propaganda in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Propaganda ist gefährlich.The new propaganda is dangerous.
Eine schlechte Propaganda beginnt oft.Bad propaganda often begins.
Keine gute Propaganda ist gut.No good propaganda is good.
Akkusativ
Wir hören die neue Propaganda.We hear the new propaganda.
Er verbreitet eine schlechte Propaganda.He spreads bad propaganda.
Ich glaube keine gute Propaganda.I believe no good propaganda.
Dativ
Er glaubt der neuen Propaganda.He believes the new propaganda.
Sie folgt einer schlechten Propaganda.She follows bad propaganda.
Ich stimme keiner guten Propaganda zu.I don't agree to any good propaganda.
Genitiv
Die Wirkung der neuen Propaganda ist stark.The effect of the new propaganda is strong.
Der Einfluss einer schlechten Propaganda ist groß.The influence of bad propaganda is great.
Die Macht keiner guten Propaganda ist ewig.The power of no good propaganda is eternal.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Propaganda?

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

The German noun Propaganda is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Propaganda?

The noun Propaganda is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Propaganda mean in English?

The German word die Propaganda translates to “propaganda” in English.

How do you decline die Propaganda?

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

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.