Singular

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Reform

Q: Is it der, die, or das Reform?

It is die Reform. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reform is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What CEFR level is the word Reform?

The German noun Reform is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Reform?

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

Q: What does die Reform mean in English?

The German word die Reform translates to “reform” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Reform?

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

reform

Plural: die Reformen

Strong

Why does the noun Reform 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 Reform

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Reform	eine Reform	keine Reform
Akkusativ	die Reform	eine Reform	keine Reform
Dativ	der Reform	einer Reform	keiner Reform
Genitiv	der Reform	einer Reform	keiner Reform
Nominativ	die Reformen	Reformen	keine Reformen
Akkusativ	die Reformen	Reformen	keine Reformen
Dativ	den Reformen	Reformen	keinen Reformen
Genitiv	der Reformen	Reformen	keiner Reformen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Reform in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die große Reform ist nötig.The big reform is necessary.	Eine neue Reform beginnt bald.A new reform starts soon.	Keine Reform ist einfach.No reform is easy.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die große Reform dringend.We urgently need the big reform.	Ich sehe eine neue Reform kommen.I see a new reform coming.	Er will keine Reform jetzt.He doesn't want any reform now.
Dativ	Er arbeitet an der wichtigen Reform.He is working on the important reform.	Ich helfe einer guten Reform gern.I gladly help a good reform.	Sie vertrauen keiner Reform mehr.They don't trust any reform anymore.
Genitiv	Der Erfolg der neuen Reform ist sicher.The success of the new reform is certain.	Die Wirkung einer guten Reform ist groß.The effect of a good reform is great.	Der Zweck keiner Reform ist klar.The purpose of no reform is clear.
Nominativ	Die alten Reformen sind wichtig.The old reforms are important.	Neue Reformen sind geplant.New reforms are planned.	Keine Reformen helfen jetzt.No reforms help now.
Akkusativ	Sie planen die neuen Reformen gut.They plan the new reforms well.	Wir erwarten gute Reformen bald.We expect good reforms soon.	Ich sehe keine Reformen hier.I see no reforms here.
Dativ	Wir sprechen über den neuen Reformen.We are talking about the new reforms.	Er denkt an guten Reformen.He thinks about good reforms.	Ich helfe keinen Reformen mehr.I don't help any reforms anymore.
Genitiv	Die Kosten der neuen Reformen sind hoch.The costs of the new reforms are high.	Die Notwendigkeit vieler Reformen ist groß.The necessity of many reforms is great.	Die Wirkung keiner Reformen ist spürbar.The effect of no reforms is noticeable.

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Is it der, die, or das Reform?

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

The German noun Reform is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Reform?

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

What does die Reform mean in English?

The German word die Reform translates to “reform” in English.

How do you decline die Reform?

Like all German nouns, Reform changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Reform
Akkusativ: die Reform
Dativ: der Reform
Genitiv: der Reform

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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Why does the noun Reform have the article die?

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Is it der, die, or das Reform?

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What is the plural of die Reform?

What does die Reform mean in English?

How do you decline die Reform?

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