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In German, nouns are often used with articles, but in certain contexts no article is required. This is known as the zero article. Using or omitting an article can change the meaning of a sentence, so understanding these contexts is important for accurate and natural German.
In this guide, you will learn:
what the zero article is and when it is used
typical contexts such as professions, materials, and abstract nouns
how plural nouns can appear without an article
how meaning differs between zero article and definite or indefinite articles
This guide helps English-speaking learners recognize when no article is correct and avoid unnecessary or incorrect article usage.
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