Why does the noun Aber 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 Aber

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Aberein Aberkein Aber
Akkusativdas Aberein Aberkein Aber
Dativdem Abereinem Aberkeinem Aber
Genitivdes Aberseines Aberskeines Abers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Aber in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Aber stört mich.The big 'but' bothers me.
Ein kleines Aber bleibt immer.A small 'but' always remains.
Kein Aber ist hier erlaubt.No 'but' is allowed here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das große Aber.I see the big 'but'.
Er hat ein kleines Aber.He has a small 'but'.
Ich höre kein Aber mehr.I hear no 'but' anymore.
Dativ
Mit dem großen Aber lebe ich.I live with the big 'but'.
Ich stimme einem kleinen Aber zu.I agree to a small 'but'.
Mit keinem Aber bin ich einverstanden.I don't agree with any 'but'.
Genitiv
Die Bedeutung des großen Abers ist klar.The meaning of the big 'but' is clear.
Der Grund eines eines kleinen Abers fehlt.The reason for a small 'but' is missing.
Der Wert keines Abers ist hoch.The value of no 'but' is high.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Aber?

It is das Aber. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Aber 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 Aber?

The plural form of das Aber is die Aber. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Aber mean in English?

The German word das Aber translates to “but, objection” in English.

How do you decline das Aber?

Like all German nouns, Aber changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Aber
  • Akkusativ: das Aber
  • Dativ: dem Aber
  • Genitiv: des Abers

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.