Why does the noun All 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 All
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das All | ein All | kein All |
| Akkusativ | das All | ein All | kein All |
| Dativ | dem All | einem All | keinem All |
| Genitiv | des Alls | eines Alls | keines Alls |
Examples in context
Real sentences using All in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das weite All ist faszinierend.The vast universe is fascinating. | Ein dunkeles All umgibt uns.A dark universe surrounds us. | Kein leeres All ist langweilig.No empty universe is boring. |
| Akkusativ | Wir erforschen das unendliche All.We explore the infinite universe. | Sie sieht ein helles All.She sees a bright universe. | Er kennt kein kaltes All.He knows no cold universe. |
| Dativ | Wir fliegen durch dem weiten All.We fly through the vast universe. | Er träumt von einem fernen All.He dreams of a distant universe. | Ich glaube keinem leeren All.I believe no empty universe. |
| Genitiv | Die Weite des unendlichen Alls ist groß.The vastness of the infinite universe is great. | Die Größe eines fernen Alls ist unbegreiflich.The size of a distant universe is incomprehensible. | Ich kenne die Grenzen keines leeren Alls.I know the limits of no empty universe. |
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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 All?
It is das All. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and All 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 All?
The noun All is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das All mean in English?
The German word das All translates to “universe, outer space” in English.
How do you decline das All?
Like all German nouns, All changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das All
- Akkusativ: das All
- Dativ: dem All
- Genitiv: des Alls
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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