Anbau

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Anbau?

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

Q: What does der Anbau mean in English?

The German word der Anbau translates to “cultivation, extension” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Anbau?

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

cultivation, extension

Plural: die Anbauten

Strong

Why does the noun Anbau 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 Anbau

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Anbau	ein Anbau	kein Anbau
Akkusativ	den Anbau	einen Anbau	keinen Anbau
Dativ	dem Anbau	einem Anbau	keinem Anbau
Genitiv	des Anbaus	eines Anbaus	keines Anbaus
Nominativ	die Anbauten	Anbauten	keine Anbauten
Akkusativ	die Anbauten	Anbauten	keine Anbauten
Dativ	den Anbauten	Anbauten	keinen Anbauten
Genitiv	der Anbauten	Anbauten	keiner Anbauten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anbau in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Anbau ist fertig.The new annex is finished.	Ein kleiner Anbau kostet viel.A small annex costs a lot.	Kein alter Anbau bleibt hier.No old annex remains here.
Akkusativ	Wir planen den neuen Anbau.We are planning the new annex.	Sie bauen einen kleinen Anbau.They are building a small annex.	Er will keinen alten Anbau.He wants no old annex.
Dativ	Er wohnt in dem neuen Anbau.He lives in the new annex.	Sie arbeitet an einem kleinen Anbau.She works on a small annex.	Ich gehe zu keinem alten Anbau.I go to no old annex.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des neuen Anbaus ist hell.The color of the new annex is bright.	Der Zweck eines kleinen Anbaus ist klar.The purpose of a small annex is clear.	Die Größe keines alten Anbaus ist wichtig.The size of no old annex is important.
Nominativ	Die neuen Anbauten sind schön.The new annexes are beautiful.	Viele kleine Anbauten entstehen.Many small annexes are being built.	Keine alten Anbauten sind stabil.No old annexes are stable.
Akkusativ	Sie sehen die neuen Anbauten.They see the new annexes.	Ich mag viele kleine Anbauten.I like many small annexes.	Wir brauchen keine alten Anbauten.We need no old annexes.
Dativ	Sie arbeiten an den neuen Anbauten.They work on the new annexes.	Wir helfen vielen kleinen Anbauten.We help many small annexes.	Er wohnt in keinen alten Anbauten.He lives in no old annexes.
Genitiv	Die Dächer der neuen Anbauten sind rot.The roofs of the new annexes are red.	Die Kosten vieler kleiner Anbauten sind hoch.The costs of many small annexes are high.	Die Geschichte keiner alten Anbauten ist bekannt.The history of no old annexes is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Anbau?

It is der Anbau. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Anbau 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 Anbau?

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

What does der Anbau mean in English?

The German word der Anbau translates to “cultivation, extension” in English.

How do you decline der Anbau?

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

Nominativ: der Anbau
Akkusativ: den Anbau
Dativ: dem Anbau
Genitiv: des Anbaus

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.