Why does the noun Armband 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 Armband

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Armbandein Armbandkein Armband

Examples in context

Real sentences using Armband in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Armband ist schön.The new bracelet is beautiful.
Ein neues Armband liegt hier.A new bracelet lies here.
Kein neues Armband passt mir.No new bracelet fits me.

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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 Armband?

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

The plural form of das Armband is die Armbänder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Armband mean in English?

The German word das Armband translates to “bracelet” in English.

How do you decline das Armband?

Like all German nouns, Armband changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Armband

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.