Singular
das
Abteil
compartment
Plural: die Abteile
Why does the noun Abteil 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 Abteil
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Abteil | ein Abteil | — |
| Akkusativ | das Abteil | ein Abteil | — |
| Dativ | dem Abteil | einem Abteil | — |
| Genitiv | des Abteils | eines Abteils | — |
| Nominativ | die Abteile | — Abteile | — |
| Akkusativ | die Abteile | — Abteile | — |
| Dativ | den Abteilen | — Abteilen | — |
| Genitiv | der Abteile | — Abteile | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abteil 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 Abteil?
It is das Abteil. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abteil 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 Abteil?
The plural form of das Abteil is die Abteile. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Abteil mean in English?
The German word das Abteil translates to “compartment” in English.
How do you decline das Abteil?
Like all German nouns, Abteil changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Abteil
- Akkusativ: das Abteil
- Dativ: dem Abteil
- Genitiv: des Abteils
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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