Singular
die
Uniform
uniform
Plural: die Uniformen
Why does the noun Uniform 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 Uniform
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Uniform | eine Uniform | keine Uniform |
| Akkusativ | die Uniform | eine Uniform | keine Uniform |
| Dativ | der Uniform | einer Uniform | keiner Uniform |
| Genitiv | der Uniform | einer Uniform | keiner Uniform |
| Nominativ | die Uniformen | Uniformen | keine Uniformen |
| Akkusativ | die Uniformen | Uniformen | keine Uniformen |
| Dativ | den Uniformen | Uniformen | keinen Uniformen |
| Genitiv | der Uniformen | Uniformen | keiner Uniformen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Uniform in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Uniform ist blau.The new uniform is blue. | Eine neue Uniform passt gut.A new uniform fits well. | Keine neue Uniform ist sauber.No new uniform is clean. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trage die neue Uniform.I wear the new uniform. | Wir kaufen eine neue Uniform.We buy a new uniform. | Er hat keine neue Uniform.He has no new uniform. |
| Dativ | Mit der neuen Uniform arbeite ich.I work with the new uniform. | Ich helfe mit einer neuen Uniform.I help with a new uniform. | Er arbeitet an keiner neuen Uniform.He is not working on any new uniform. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der neuen Uniform ist grün.The color of the new uniform is green. | Der Stil einer neuen Uniform ist modern.The style of a new uniform is modern. | Die Qualität keiner neuen Uniform ist gut.The quality of no new uniform is good. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Uniformen sind schön.The new uniforms are beautiful. | Neue Uniformen kommen an.New uniforms are arriving. | Keine neuen Uniformen sind da.No new uniforms are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie tragen die neuen Uniformen.They wear the new uniforms. | Wir brauchen neue Uniformen.We need new uniforms. | Ich sehe keine neuen Uniformen.I see no new uniforms. |
| Dativ | Mit den neuen Uniformen sehen sie gut aus.They look good with the new uniforms. | Ich helfe bei neuen Uniformen.I help with new uniforms. | Sie sprechen über keinen neuen Uniformen.They talk about no new uniforms. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der neuen Uniformen ist wichtig.The size of the new uniforms is important. | Der Kauf neuer Uniformen ist teuer.The purchase of new uniforms is expensive. | Das Design keiner neuen Uniformen ist gut.The design of no new uniforms is good. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Uniform?
It is die Uniform. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Uniform 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 Uniform?
The plural form of die Uniform is die Uniformen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Uniform mean in English?
The German word die Uniform translates to “uniform” in English.
How do you decline die Uniform?
Like all German nouns, Uniform changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Uniform
- Akkusativ: die Uniform
- Dativ: der Uniform
- Genitiv: der Uniform
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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