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German noun

der Grund

Plural: die GründeEnglish: reasonA2Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Grund is der, so you say der Grund. The plural form is die Gründe. In English, it usually means reason.

Article
der
Singular
Grund
Plural
die Gründe
English
reason
CEFR
A2

Meaning and usage

The correct article is der, so you say der Grund. The plural is die Gründe. In English, Grund usually means reason.

Learner note

Do not memorize Grund on its own — learn it as der Grund. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Gründe.

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FAQ

What is the article for Grund?

The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Grund.

What is the plural of Grund?

The plural form is die Gründe.

What does Grund mean in English?

Grund usually means reason in English.

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