Kasus

case

noun KAH-zoos Rare

Origin: from Latin casus (fall)

Also means

grammatical case

Usage Note

Kasus is the grammatical case of a noun or pronoun (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Genitiv). Mastering the four German Kasus is a core challenge for learners. Also loosely used in everyday German meaning 'case/situation'. Plural Kasus (unchanged).

Examples

"In welchem Kasus steht das Subjekt eines Satzes?"

Natural Translation

In what case is the subject of a sentence?

Literal Translation

In which case stands the subject of a sentence?

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