Why does the noun U-Bahn 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 U-Bahn
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die U-Bahn | eine U-Bahn | keine U-Bahn |
| Akkusativ | die U-Bahn | eine U-Bahn | keine U-Bahn |
| Dativ | der U-Bahn | einer U-Bahn | keiner U-Bahn |
| Genitiv | der U-Bahn | einer U-Bahn | keiner U-Bahn |
| Nominativ | die U-Bahnen | U-Bahnen | keine U-Bahnen |
| Akkusativ | die U-Bahnen | U-Bahnen | keine U-Bahnen |
| Dativ | den U-Bahnen | U-Bahnen | keinen U-Bahnen |
| Genitiv | der U-Bahnen | U-Bahnen | keiner U-Bahnen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using U-Bahn in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue U-Bahn fährt schnell.The new subway drives fast. | Eine gute U-Bahn kommt jetzt.A good subway is coming now. | Keine alte U-Bahn hält hier.No old subway stops here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die neue U-Bahn.I see the new subway. | Wir brauchen eine gute U-Bahn.We need a good subway. | Er hat keine alte U-Bahn.He has no old subway. |
| Dativ | Ich fahre mit der neuen U-Bahn.I travel with the new subway. | Ich warte an einer guten U-Bahn.I wait at a good subway. | Sie fährt mit keiner alten U-Bahn.She travels with no old subway. |
| Genitiv | Das Dach der neuen U-Bahn ist rot.The roof of the new subway is red. | Der Preis einer guten U-Bahn ist hoch.The price of a good subway is high. | Die Farbe keiner alten U-Bahn gefällt mir.The color of no old subway pleases me. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen U-Bahnen sind pünktlich.The new subways are punctual. | Gute U-Bahnen fahren oft.Good subways drive often. | Keine alten U-Bahnen fahren heute.No old subways drive today. |
| Akkusativ | Sie nehmen die neuen U-Bahnen.They take the new subways. | Ich suche gute U-Bahnen.I am looking for good subways. | Wir sehen keine alten U-Bahnen.We see no old subways. |
| Dativ | Wir fahren mit den neuen U-Bahnen.We travel with the new subways. | Er arbeitet an guten U-Bahnen.He works on good subways. | Sie hilft keinen alten U-Bahnen.She helps no old subways. |
| Genitiv | Die Sitze der neuen U-Bahnen sind bequem.The seats of the new subways are comfortable. | Der Lärm guter U-Bahnen ist laut.The noise of good subways is loud. | Die Kosten keiner alten U-Bahnen sind bekannt.The costs of no old subways are known. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das U-Bahn?
It is die U-Bahn. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and U-Bahn is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word U-Bahn?
The German noun U-Bahn is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die U-Bahn?
The plural form of die U-Bahn is die U-Bahnen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die U-Bahn mean in English?
The German word die U-Bahn translates to “subway” in English.
How do you decline die U-Bahn?
Like all German nouns, U-Bahn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die U-Bahn
- Akkusativ: die U-Bahn
- Dativ: der U-Bahn
- Genitiv: der U-Bahn
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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