Why does the noun Zweig 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 Zweig
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Zweig | ein Zweig | — |
| Akkusativ | den Zweig | einen Zweig | — |
| Dativ | dem Zweig | einem Zweig | — |
| Genitiv | des Zweigs | eines Zweigs | — |
| Nominativ | die Zweige | — Zweige | — |
| Akkusativ | die Zweige | — Zweige | — |
| Dativ | den Zweigen | — Zweigen | — |
| Genitiv | der Zweige | — Zweige | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zweig 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 Zweig?
It is der Zweig. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zweig 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 Zweig?
The plural form of der Zweig is die Zweige. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Zweig mean in English?
The German word der Zweig translates to “branch” in English.
How do you decline der Zweig?
Like all German nouns, Zweig changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Zweig
- Akkusativ: den Zweig
- Dativ: dem Zweig
- Genitiv: des Zweigs
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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