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Nouns are one of the core building blocks of German grammar. Every noun has a grammatical gender, can appear in singular or plural form, and changes its form depending on the grammatical case. In addition, German nouns follow specific patterns in word formation and usage, such as compound nouns, abstract nouns, and nominalization.
In this overview, you will learn:
what defines a noun in German and how nouns function in sentences
how gender, plural formation, and cases affect noun forms
different types of nouns, including compound and abstract nouns
how nouns interact with articles, determiners, and declension
This overview provides a structured entry point into the noun system and connects all individual noun-related grammar guides.
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