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