Why does the noun Ziffer 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 Ziffer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Ziffereine Zifferkeine Ziffer
Akkusativdie Ziffereine Zifferkeine Ziffer
Dativder Ziffereiner Zifferkeiner Ziffer
Genitivder Ziffereiner Zifferkeiner Ziffer

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ziffer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die Ziffer ist groß und klar.The digit is large and clear.
Eine kleine Ziffer fehlt hier.A small digit is missing here.
Keine Ziffer ist sichtbar sichtbar.No digit is visible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die Ziffer dort.I see the digit there.
Er sucht eine kleine Ziffer im Text.He is looking for a small digit in the text.
Wir haben keine Ziffer gefunden.We found no digit.
Dativ
Ich gebe der Ziffer eine Farbe.I give the digit a color.
Ich arbeite mit einer kleinen Ziffer am Computer.I work with a small digit on the computer.
Er spricht mit keiner Ziffer über das Problem.He speaks with no digit about the problem.
Genitiv
Der Wert der Ziffer ist hoch.The value of the digit is high.
Die Form einer kleinen Ziffer ist rund.The shape of a small digit is round.
Der Wert keiner Ziffer ist bekannt.The value of no digit is known.

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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 Ziffer?

It is die Ziffer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ziffer 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 Ziffer?

The plural form of die Ziffer is die Ziffern. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Ziffer mean in English?

The German word die Ziffer translates to “digit” in English.

How do you decline die Ziffer?

Like all German nouns, Ziffer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Ziffer
  • Akkusativ: die Ziffer
  • Dativ: der Ziffer
  • Genitiv: der Ziffer

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.