Wondering what is the correct article of Freundin? Freundin is feminine, so it is die Freundin.
Why is it feminine? As part of the Der Die Das Book’s Zoo of Rules Methodology, this noun falls under the Königin rule.
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Why is “Freundin” feminine?
The life of a queen bee may seem easier than learning about German articles, but let this rule clear some things up: all nouns formed from a masculine noun that use the ‘-in’ suffix are feminine.
Declension of “Freundin” in German
| Case | Article + Noun | Example Sentence |
| Nominative | die Freundin | Die Freundin lacht laut.(The friend is laughing loudly.) |
| Accusative | die Freundin | Ich besuche die Freundin am Wochenende.(I visit the friend on the weekend.) |
| Dative | der Freundin | Ich schenke der Freundin Blumen.(I give the friend flowers.) |
| Genitive | der Freundin | Das Auto der Freundin ist neu.(The friend’s car is new.) |
Short Paragraph Using Different Cases
Here is a short paragraph using different cases for “die Freundin” in German, along with its English translation:
German:
Die Freundin wohnt in Berlin.
Ich treffe die Freundin morgen im Café.
Ich schreibe der Freundin eine Nachricht.
Das Buch der Freundin liegt auf dem Tisch.
English Translation:
The (female) friend lives in Berlin.
I am meeting the friend tomorrow at the café.
I am writing the friend a message.
The friend’s book is lying on the table.