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