Singular
das
Vorwort
foreword
Plural: die Vorworte
Why does the noun Vorwort have the article das?
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 Vorwort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Vorwort | ein Vorwort | — |
| Akkusativ | das Vorwort | ein Vorwort | — |
| Dativ | dem Vorwort | einem Vorwort | — |
| Genitiv | des Vorworts | eines Vorworts | — |
| Nominativ | die Vorworte | — Vorworte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Vorworte | — Vorworte | — |
| Dativ | den Vorworten | — Vorworten | — |
| Genitiv | der Vorworte | — Vorworte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vorwort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| 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 Vorwort?
It is das Vorwort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorwort is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Vorwort?
The plural form of das Vorwort is die Vorworte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Vorwort mean in English?
The German word das Vorwort translates to “foreword” in English.
How do you decline das Vorwort?
Like all German nouns, Vorwort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Vorwort
- Akkusativ: das Vorwort
- Dativ: dem Vorwort
- Genitiv: des Vorworts
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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