Why does the noun Uni 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 Uni
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Uni | eine Uni | keine Uni |
| Akkusativ | die Uni | eine Uni | keine Uni |
| Dativ | der Uni | einer Uni | keiner Uni |
| Genitiv | der Uni | einer Uni | keiner Uni |
| Nominativ | die Unis | Unis | keine Unis |
| Akkusativ | die Unis | Unis | keine Unis |
| Dativ | den Unis | Unis | keinen Unis |
| Genitiv | der Unis | Unis | keiner Unis |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Uni in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die große Uni ist alt.The big university is old. | Eine neue Uni öffnet bald.A new university opens soon. | Keine Uni ist perfekt.No university is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche die alte Uni.I visit the old university. | Er sucht eine gute Uni.He is looking for a good university. | Wir finden keine Uni.We find no university. |
| Dativ | Ich studiere an der Uni.I study at the university. | Er arbeitet an einer Uni.He works at a university. | Ich spreche über keiner Uni.I speak about no university. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Name der Uni.That is the name of the university. | Das ist der Plan einer Uni.That is the plan of a university. | Ich kenne die Regeln keiner Uni.I know the rules of no university. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Unis sind modern.The many universities are modern. | Neue Unis entstehen oft.New universities often emerge. | Keine Unis sind hier.No universities are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die guten Unis.We visit the good universities. | Er sieht viele Unis.He sees many universities. | Ich kenne keine Unis.I know no universities. |
| Dativ | Ich studiere an den Unis.I study at the universities. | Er arbeitet an vielen Unis.He works at many universities. | Ich spreche mit keinen Unis.I speak with no universities. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Ruf der Unis.That is the reputation of the universities. | Das ist der Plan vieler Unis.That is the plan of many universities. | Ich kenne die Regeln keiner Unis.I know the rules of no universities. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Uni?
It is die Uni. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Uni 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 Uni?
The plural form of die Uni is die Unis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Uni mean in English?
The German word die Uni translates to “university” in English.
How do you decline die Uni?
Like all German nouns, Uni changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Uni
- Akkusativ: die Uni
- Dativ: der Uni
- Genitiv: der Uni
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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