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