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