Singular

die

Truppe

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

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

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

Q: What does die Truppe mean in English?

The German word die Truppe translates to “troops, unit” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Truppe?

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

troops, unit

Plural: die Truppen

Strong

Why does the noun Truppe have the article die?

About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.

Examples

die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)

Exceptions

der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)

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Declension table for German noun Truppe

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Truppe in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die kleine Truppe ist bereit.The small troop is ready.	Eine mutige Truppe kämpft dort.A brave troop fights there.	Keine große Truppe ist hier.No large troop is here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die kleine Truppe.We see the small troop.	Er führt eine tapfere Truppe.He leads a brave troop.	Sie hat keine eigene Truppe.She has no own troop.
Dativ	Ich gehöre der kleinen Truppe an.I belong to the small troop.	Er spricht mit einer jungen Truppe.He talks with a young troop.	Sie vertraut keiner fremden Truppe.She doesn't trust any foreign troop.
Genitiv	Der Anführer der kleinen Truppe ist klug.The leader of the small troop is clever.	Die Stärke einer mutigen Truppe ist groß.The strength of a brave troop is great.	Der Befehl keiner fremden Truppe ist gültig.The order of no foreign troop is valid.
Nominativ	Die militärischen Truppen sind stark.The military troops are strong.	Einige Truppen sind schon angekommen.Some troops have already arrived.	Keine neuen Truppen sind nötig.No new troops are needed.
Akkusativ	Sie beobachten die feindlichen Truppen.They observe the enemy troops.	Ich treffe oft kleine Truppen.I often meet small troops.	Er mag keine großen Truppen.He doesn't like big troops.
Dativ	Ich helfe den jungen Truppen gern.I like to help the young troops.	Er arbeitet mit kleinen Truppen.He works with many small troops.	Sie dient keinen fremden Truppen.She serves no foreign troops.
Genitiv	Die Moral der jungen Truppen ist hoch.The morale of the young troops is high.	Die Ausrüstung vieler Truppen ist alt.The equipment of many troops is old.	Der Zweck keiner fremden Truppen ist klar.The purpose of no foreign troops is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Truppe?

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

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

What does die Truppe mean in English?

The German word die Truppe translates to “troops, unit” in English.

How do you decline die Truppe?

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

Nominativ: die Truppe
Akkusativ: die Truppe
Dativ: der Truppe
Genitiv: der Truppe

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.