Singular
das
Abendkleid
evening dress
Plural: die Abendkleider
Why does the noun Abendkleid have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Abendkleid
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Abendkleid | ein Abendkleid | — |
| Akkusativ | das Abendkleid | ein Abendkleid | — |
| Dativ | dem Abendkleid | einem Abendkleid | — |
| Genitiv | des Abendkleids | eines Abendkleids | — |
| Nominativ | die Abendkleider | — Abendkleider | — |
| Akkusativ | die Abendkleider | — Abendkleider | — |
| Dativ | den Abendkleidern | — Abendkleidern | — |
| Genitiv | der Abendkleider | — Abendkleider | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abendkleid in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Abendkleid?
It is das Abendkleid. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abendkleid is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Abendkleid?
The plural form of das Abendkleid is die Abendkleider. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Abendkleid mean in English?
The German word das Abendkleid translates to “evening dress” in English.
How do you decline das Abendkleid?
Like all German nouns, Abendkleid changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Abendkleid
- Akkusativ: das Abendkleid
- Dativ: dem Abendkleid
- Genitiv: des Abendkleids
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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