Why does the noun Zeuge have the article die?
About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.
Examples
die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)
Exceptions
der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)
Declension table for German noun Zeuge
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Zeuge | ein Zeuge | kein Zeuge |
| Akkusativ | den Zeugen | einen Zeugen | keinen Zeugen |
| Nominativ | die Zeugen | Zeugen | keine Zeugen |
| Akkusativ | die Zeugen | Zeugen | keine Zeugen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zeuge in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Zeuge spricht.The old witness speaks. | Ein wichtiger Zeuge kommt.An important witness comes. | Kein guter Zeuge ist hier.No good witness is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den alten Zeugen.I see the old witness. | Wir suchen einen wichtigen Zeugen.We are looking for an important witness. | Er kennt keinen guten Zeugen.He knows no good witness. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Zeugen helfen.The new witnesses help. | Viele wichtige Zeugen fehlen.Many important witnesses are missing. | Keine guten Zeugen sind da.No good witnesses are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie hören die neuen Zeugen.They hear the new witnesses. | Wir brauchen viele wichtige Zeugen.We need many important witnesses. | Ich sehe keine guten Zeugen.I see no good witnesses. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Zeuge?
It is die Zeuge. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zeuge is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Zeuge?
The German noun Zeuge is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Zeuge?
The plural form of die Zeuge is die Zeugen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Zeuge mean in English?
The German word die Zeuge translates to “witness” in English.
How do you decline die Zeuge?
Like all German nouns, Zeuge changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Zeuge
- Akkusativ: den Zeugen
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.
Browse by level
B1 Intermediate — broader topics & abstract terms
Explore →
Browse by topic
People & Professions
Explore →
BROWSE BY GENDER
Feminine nouns
Explore →
Browse by declension
Strong Standard declension — no extra -(e)n. The 96% majority.
Explore →