AIDS

Q: Is it der, die, or das AIDS?

It is das AIDS. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and AIDS is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das AIDS?

The noun AIDS is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das AIDS mean in English?

The German word das AIDS translates to “AIDS” in English.

Q: How do you decline das AIDS?

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

Plural: die AIDS

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Why does the noun AIDS 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 AIDS

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das AIDS	ein AIDS	kein AIDS
Akkusativ	das AIDS	ein AIDS	kein AIDS
Dativ	dem AIDS	einem AIDS	keinem AIDS
Genitiv	des AIDS	eines AIDS	keines AIDS
Nominativ	die AIDS	AIDS	keine AIDS
Akkusativ	die AIDS	AIDS	keine AIDS
Dativ	den AIDS	AIDS	keinen AIDS
Genitiv	der AIDS	AIDS	keiner AIDS

Examples in context

Real sentences using AIDS in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue AIDS-Medikament hilft.The new AIDS medication helps.	Ein frühes AIDS-Symptom ist Fieber.An early AIDS symptom is fever.	Kein bekanntes AIDS-Heilmittel existiert.No known AIDS cure exists.
Akkusativ	Er erforscht das neue AIDS-Medikament.He researches the new AIDS medication.	Sie findet ein frühes AIDS-Symptom.She finds an early AIDS symptom.	Wir sehen kein bekanntes AIDS-Heilmittel.We see no known AIDS cure.
Dativ	Er hilft dem neuen AIDS-Patienten.He helps the new AIDS patient.	Ich stimme einem frühen AIDS-Test zu.I agree to an early AIDS test.	Sie vertrauen keinem bekannten AIDS-Mittel.They don't trust any known AIDS remedy.
Genitiv	Die Gefahr des neuen AIDS-Virus.The danger of the new AIDS virus.	Die Wirkung eines frühen AIDS-Tests.The effect of an early AIDS test.	Die Forschung keines bekannten AIDS-Heilmittels.The research of no known AIDS cure.
Nominativ	Die neuen AIDS sind ein Problem.The new AIDS (cases) are a problem. (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Alte AIDS sind vergessen.Old AIDS (cases) are forgotten. (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Keine neuen AIDS sind hier.No new AIDS (cases) are here. (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)
Akkusativ	Sie bekämpfen die neuen AIDS.They fight the new AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Wir sehen alte AIDS.We see old AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Ich sehe keine neuen AIDS.I see no new AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)
Dativ	Er hilft den neuen AIDS-Patienten.He helps the new AIDS patients.	Wir arbeiten an alten AIDS-Daten.We are working on old AIDS data. (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Sie helfen keinen neuen AIDS.They don't help any new AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)
Genitiv	Die Ursachen der neuen AIDS.The causes of the new AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Die Geschichte alter AIDS.The history of old AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)	Die Daten keiner neuen AIDS.The data of no new AIDS (cases). (Note: Plural for 'AIDS' is highly unusual.)

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das AIDS?

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

The noun AIDS is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das AIDS mean in English?

The German word das AIDS translates to “AIDS” in English.

How do you decline das AIDS?

Like all German nouns, AIDS changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das AIDS
Akkusativ: das AIDS
Dativ: dem AIDS
Genitiv: des AIDS

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.