Stasi

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

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

Q: What is the plural of die Stasi?

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

Q: What does die Stasi mean in English?

The German word die Stasi translates to “state security service” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Stasi?

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

state security service

Plural: die Stasi

Strong

Why does the noun Stasi 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 Stasi

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stasi in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die alte Stasi war gefürchtet.The old Stasi was feared.	Eine neue Stasi ist undenkbar.A new Stasi is unthinkable.	Keine gute Stasi existiert heute.No good Stasi exists today.
Akkusativ	Man kennt die alte Stasi.One knows the old Stasi.	Wir wollen eine neue Stasi.We don't want a new Stasi.	Wir dulden keine neue Stasi.We tolerate no new Stasi.
Dativ	Er dient der alten Stasi.He serves the old Stasi.	Man vertraut einer neuen Stasi.One trusts a new Stasi.	Sie gehört keiner neuen Stasi an.She belongs to no new Stasi.
Genitiv	Die Geschichte der alten Stasi ist lang.The history of the old Stasi is long.	Die Gründung einer neuen Stasi ist unmöglich.The founding of a new Stasi is impossible.	Die Macht keiner guten Stasi ist groß.The power of no good Stasi is great.
Nominativ	Die alten Stasi sind Geschichte.The old Stasi are history.	Neue Stasi sind unmöglich.New Stasi are impossible.	Keine guten Stasi sind erlaubt.No good Stasi are allowed.
Akkusativ	Wir bekämpfen die alten Stasi.We fight the old Stasi.	Sie sehen neue Stasi.They see new Stasi.	Ich sehe keine guten Stasi.I see no good Stasi.
Dativ	Wir begegnen den alten Stasi.We encounter the old Stasi.	Er hilft neuen Stasi.He helps new Stasi.	Sie dient keinen guten Stasi.She serves no good Stasi.
Genitiv	Die Ziele der alten Stasi sind klar.The goals of the old Stasi are clear.	Die Folgen neuer Stasi sind schlimm.The consequences of new Stasi are bad.	Der Einfluss keiner guten Stasi ist spürbar.The influence of no good Stasi is noticeable.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Stasi?

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

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

What does die Stasi mean in English?

The German word die Stasi translates to “state security service” in English.

How do you decline die Stasi?

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

Nominativ: die Stasi
Akkusativ: die Stasi
Dativ: der Stasi
Genitiv: der Stasi

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.