The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -ung, -heit, -keit, -schaft, -ion, -tät are always die. Most nouns ending in -ei, -ie, -ik and -ur are die too.
Zeitung in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zeitung | die Zeitungen |
| Accusative | die Zeitung | die Zeitungen |
| Dative | der Zeitung | den Zeitungen |
| Genitive | der Zeitung | der Zeitungen |
Zeitung in use
- A1
Ich lese jeden Morgen die Zeitung.
I read the paper every morning.
- A1
Das stand in der Zeitung.
That was in the paper.
- A2
Viele lesen Zeitungen heute online.
Lots of people read newspapers online today.
Good to know
- Words on -ung are feminine.
- die Zeitschrift = magazine.
Related words
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Zeitung in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Zeitung?
It's die Zeitung. Zeitung is feminine, and the plural is die Zeitungen.
What does Zeitung mean?
Zeitung means newspaper in English.
What is the plural of Zeitung?
The plural is die Zeitungen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).