Why does the noun Ziege have the article die?
Nouns specifically referring to female animals are feminine.
Examples
die Henne (hen), die Kuh (cow), die Stute (mare), die Sau (sow), die Kätzin (female cat), die Ziege (female goat)
Declension table for German noun Ziege
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Ziege | eine Ziege | keine Ziege |
| Akkusativ | die Ziege | eine Ziege | keine Ziege |
| Dativ | der Ziege | einer Ziege | keiner Ziege |
| Genitiv | der Ziege | einer Ziege | keiner Ziege |
| Nominativ | die Ziegen | Ziegen | keine Ziegen |
| Akkusativ | die Ziegen | Ziegen | keine Ziegen |
| Dativ | den Ziegen | Ziegen | keinen Ziegen |
| Genitiv | der Ziegen | Ziegen | keiner Ziegen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ziege in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die alte Ziege frisst Blätter.The old goat eats leaves. | Eine kleine Ziege springt gern.A small goat likes to jump. | Keine Ziege ist im Garten.No goat is in the garden. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die weiße Ziege.I see the white goat. | Er hat eine junge Ziege.He has a young goat. | Wir finden keine Ziege.We don't find any goat. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der alten Ziege Futter.I give food to the old goat. | Er hilft einer kranken Ziege.He helps a sick goat. | Ich spreche mit keiner Ziege.I don't speak with any goat. |
| Genitiv | Der Bart der alten Ziege ist lang.The beard of the old goat is long. | Die Milch einer jungen Ziege ist gut.The milk of a young goat is good. | Der Wert keiner Ziege ist hoch.The value of no goat is high. |
| Nominativ | Die braunen Ziegen sind hier.The brown goats are here. | Einige Ziegen klettern hoch.Some goats climb high. | Keine Ziegen sind auf dem Berg.No goats are on the mountain. |
| Akkusativ | Sie füttert die hungrigen Ziegen.She feeds the hungry goats. | Ich mag viele Ziegen.I like many goats. | Wir sehen keine Ziegen dort.We see no goats there. |
| Dativ | Er gibt den kleinen Ziegen Wasser.He gives water to the small goats. | Ich spiele mit einigen Ziegen.I play with some goats. | Sie spricht mit keinen Ziegen.She doesn't speak with any goats. |
| Genitiv | Die Hörner der wilden Ziegen sind spitz.The horns of the wild goats are sharp. | Die Stimmen vieler Ziegen sind laut.The voices of many goats are loud. | Das Fell keiner Ziegen ist weich.The fur of no goats is soft. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Ziege?
It is die Ziege. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ziege 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 Ziege?
The German noun Ziege is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Ziege?
The plural form of die Ziege is die Ziegen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Ziege mean in English?
The German word die Ziege translates to “goat” in English.
How do you decline die Ziege?
Like all German nouns, Ziege changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Ziege
- Akkusativ: die Ziege
- Dativ: der Ziege
- Genitiv: der Ziege
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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