Why does the noun Volkssch 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 Volkssch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Volksscheine Volkssch—
Akkusativdie Volksscheine Volkssch—
Dativder Volksscheiner Volkssch—
Genitivder Volksscheiner Volkssch—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Volkssch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Volkssch?

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

The noun Volkssch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Volkssch mean in English?

The German word die Volkssch translates to “elementary school” in English.

How do you decline die Volkssch?

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

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.