Why does the noun Zivilstand 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 Zivilstand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Zivilstand | ein Zivilstand | — |
| Akkusativ | den Zivilstand | einen Zivilstand | — |
| Dativ | dem Zivilstand | einem Zivilstand | — |
| Genitiv | des Zivilstands | eines Zivilstands | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zivilstand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zivilstand?
It is der Zivilstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zivilstand 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 Zivilstand?
The noun Zivilstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Zivilstand mean in English?
The German word der Zivilstand translates to “civil status” in English.
How do you decline der Zivilstand?
Like all German nouns, Zivilstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Zivilstand
- Akkusativ: den Zivilstand
- Dativ: dem Zivilstand
- Genitiv: des Zivilstands
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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