Singular
die
Vokabel
vocabulary word
Plural: die Vokabeln
Why does the noun Vokabel 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 Vokabel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Vokabel | eine Vokabel | — |
| Akkusativ | die Vokabel | eine Vokabel | — |
| Dativ | der Vokabel | einer Vokabel | — |
| Genitiv | der Vokabel | einer Vokabel | — |
| Nominativ | die Vokabeln | — Vokabeln | — |
| Akkusativ | die Vokabeln | — Vokabeln | — |
| Dativ | den Vokabeln | — Vokabeln | — |
| Genitiv | der Vokabeln | — Vokabeln | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vokabel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Vokabel?
It is die Vokabel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vokabel 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 Vokabel?
The plural form of die Vokabel is die Vokabeln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Vokabel mean in English?
The German word die Vokabel translates to “vocabulary word” in English.
How do you decline die Vokabel?
Like all German nouns, Vokabel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Vokabel
- Akkusativ: die Vokabel
- Dativ: der Vokabel
- Genitiv: der Vokabel
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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