Why does the noun UNO 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 UNO
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die UNO | eine UNO | — |
| Akkusativ | die UNO | eine UNO | — |
| Dativ | der UNO | einer UNO | — |
| Genitiv | der UNO | einer UNO | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using UNO in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 UNO?
It is die UNO. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and UNO 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 UNO?
The noun UNO is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die UNO mean in English?
The German word die UNO translates to “UN” in English.
How do you decline die UNO?
Like all German nouns, UNO changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die UNO
- Akkusativ: die UNO
- Dativ: der UNO
- Genitiv: der UNO
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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