der Nominativ

B2

nominative case

English meaning
nominative case
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Nominative

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Nominativ in a sentence

Der Nominativ ist der erste Fall in der Grammatik.

The nominative case is the first case in grammar.

Declension of der Nominativ

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Nominativdie Nominative
Accusativeden Nominativdie Nominative
Dativedem Nominativden Nominativen
Genitivedes Nominativsder Nominative

Where Nominativ comes from

im 17. Jahrhundert von lateinisch nominativus „Fall der Benennung“ entlehnt

Words that go with Nominativ

Questions about Nominativ

Is it der, die or das Nominativ?

It is der Nominativ — Nominativ is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Nominative.

What is the plural of Nominativ?

The plural of der Nominativ is die Nominative.

What is the genitive of Nominativ?

The genitive singular is des Nominativs. The dative plural is den Nominativen.

What does Nominativ mean in English?

der Nominativ means "nominative case". For example: "Der Nominativ ist der erste Fall in der Grammatik." — "The nominative case is the first case in grammar."

What level is Nominativ in German?

Nominativ is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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