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