Why does the noun Story 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 Story
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Story | eine Story | keine Story |
| Akkusativ | die Story | eine Story | keine Story |
| Dativ | der Story | einer Story | keiner Story |
| Genitiv | der Story | einer Story | keiner Story |
| Nominativ | die Storys | Storys | keine Storys |
| Akkusativ | die Storys | Storys | keine Storys |
| Dativ | den Storys | Storys | keinen Storys |
| Genitiv | der Storys | Storys | keiner Storys |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Story in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Story ist spannend.The new story is exciting. | Eine gute Story fesselt immer.A good story always captivates. | Keine Story ist langweilig.No story is boring. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lese die neue Story.I am reading the new story. | Er schreibt eine Story.He is writing a story. | Ich höre keine Story.I hear no story. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube der neuen Story nicht.I don't believe the new story. | Er folgt einer Story.He follows a story. | Ich vertraue keiner Story.I trust no story. |
| Genitiv | Der Anfang der neuen Story ist gut.The beginning of the new story is good. | Das Ende einer Story ist offen.The end of a story is open. | Der Inhalt keiner Story ist bekannt.The content of no story is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Storys sind interessant.The new stories are interesting. | Gute Storys sind schwer zu finden.Good stories are hard to find. | Keine Storys sind verfügbar.No stories are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir schauen die neuen Storys.We are watching the new stories. | Sie erzählen viele Storys.They tell many stories. | Ich mag keine Storys.I don't like any stories. |
| Dativ | Sie glauben den neuen Storys.They believe the new stories. | Er lauscht vielen Storys.He listens to many stories. | Ich schenke keinen Storys Glauben.I give no credence to any stories. |
| Genitiv | Die Titel der neuen Storys sind kurz.The titles of the new stories are short. | Die Qualität vieler Storys ist hoch.The quality of many stories is high. | Die Autoren keiner Storys sind hier.The authors of no stories are here. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Story?
It is die Story. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Story 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 Story?
The plural form of die Story is die Storys. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Story mean in English?
The German word die Story translates to “story” in English.
How do you decline die Story?
Like all German nouns, Story changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Story
- Akkusativ: die Story
- Dativ: der Story
- Genitiv: der Story
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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