Why does the noun Veranda 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 Veranda

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Verandaeine Verandakeine Veranda
Akkusativdie Verandaeine Verandakeine Veranda
Dativder Verandaeiner Verandakeiner Veranda
Genitivder Verandaeiner Verandakeiner Veranda

Examples in context

Real sentences using Veranda in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Veranda ist gemütlich.The new veranda is cozy.
Eine schöne Veranda hat Blumen.A beautiful veranda has flowers.
Keine alte Veranda ist frei.No old veranda is free.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die neue Veranda.I see the new veranda.
Wir brauchen eine große Veranda.We need a big veranda.
Er hat keine alte Veranda.He has no old veranda.
Dativ
Ich sitze auf der neuen Veranda.I sit on the new veranda.
Er liest auf einer großen Veranda.He reads on a big veranda.
Ich bin auf keiner alten Veranda.I am on no old veranda.
Genitiv
Die Tür der neuen Veranda ist offen.The door of the new veranda is open.
Die Farbe einer großen Veranda ist wichtig.The color of a big veranda is important.
Der Zustand keiner alten Veranda ist gut.The condition of no old veranda is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Veranda?

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

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

What does die Veranda mean in English?

The German word die Veranda translates to “veranda” in English.

How do you decline die Veranda?

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

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.