Why does the noun Stewardess 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 Stewardess

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Stewardesseine Stewardess—
Akkusativdie Stewardesseine Stewardess—
Dativder Stewardesseiner Stewardess—
Genitivder Stewardesseiner Stewardess—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stewardess in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Stewardess?

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

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

What does die Stewardess mean in English?

The German word die Stewardess translates to “stewardess” in English.

How do you decline die Stewardess?

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

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.