Why does the noun Abo have the article das?
Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.
Examples
das Auto (car), das Büro (office), das Kino (cinema), das Radio (radio), das Foto (photo), das Konto (account), das Cello (cello)
Exceptions
der Euro (euro), die Avocado (avocado), der Zoo (zoo)
Declension table for German noun Abo
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Abo | ein Abo | — |
| Akkusativ | das Abo | ein Abo | — |
| Dativ | dem Abo | einem Abo | — |
| Genitiv | des Abos | eines Abos | — |
| Nominativ | die Abos | — Abos | — |
| Akkusativ | die Abos | — Abos | — |
| Dativ | den Abos | — Abos | — |
| Genitiv | der Abos | — Abos | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abo in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Abo?
It is das Abo. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abo 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 Abo?
The plural form of das Abo is die Abos. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Abo mean in English?
The German word das Abo translates to “subscription” in English.
How do you decline das Abo?
Like all German nouns, Abo changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Abo
- Akkusativ: das Abo
- Dativ: dem Abo
- Genitiv: des Abos
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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