Why does the noun Abwasch have the article der?
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 Abwasch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Abwasch | ein Abwasch | — |
| Akkusativ | den Abwasch | einen Abwasch | — |
| Dativ | dem Abwasch | einem Abwasch | — |
| Genitiv | des Abwaschs | eines Abwaschs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abwasch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abwasch?
It is der Abwasch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abwasch is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Abwasch?
The noun Abwasch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Abwasch mean in English?
The German word der Abwasch translates to “washing up” in English.
How do you decline der Abwasch?
Like all German nouns, Abwasch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Abwasch
- Akkusativ: den Abwasch
- Dativ: dem Abwasch
- Genitiv: des Abwaschs
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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