Singular
die
Textilien
textile
Plural: die Textilien
Why does the noun Textilien 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 Textilien
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Textilien | eine Textilien | — |
| Akkusativ | die Textilien | eine Textilien | — |
| Dativ | der Textilien | einer Textilien | — |
| Genitiv | der Textilien | einer Textilien | — |
| Nominativ | die Textilien | — Textilien | — |
| Akkusativ | die Textilien | — Textilien | — |
| Dativ | den Textilien | — Textilien | — |
| Genitiv | der Textilien | — Textilien | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Textilien in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Textilien?
It is die Textilien. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Textilien 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 Textilien?
The plural form of die Textilien is die Textilien. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Textilien mean in English?
The German word die Textilien translates to “textile” in English.
How do you decline die Textilien?
Like all German nouns, Textilien changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Textilien
- Akkusativ: die Textilien
- Dativ: der Textilien
- Genitiv: der Textilien
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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