Why does the noun Asyl 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 Asyl
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Asyl | ein Asyl | kein Asyl |
| Akkusativ | das Asyl | ein Asyl | kein Asyl |
| Dativ | dem Asyl | einem Asyl | keinem Asyl |
| Genitiv | des Asyls | eines Asyls | keines Asyls |
| Nominativ | die Asyle | Asyle | keine Asyle |
| Akkusativ | die Asyle | Asyle | keine Asyle |
| Dativ | den Asylen | Asylen | keinen Asylen |
| Genitiv | der Asyle | Asyle | keiner Asyle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Asyl in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Asyl ist wichtig.The new asylum is important. | Ein sicheres Asyl hilft Menschen.A safe asylum helps people. | Kein gutes Asyl ist verfügbar.No good asylum is available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen das neue Asyl.We are looking for the new asylum. | Er braucht ein sicheres Asyl.He needs a safe asylum. | Ich finde kein gutes Asyl.I find no good asylum. |
| Dativ | Er wohnt in dem neuen Asyl.He lives in the new asylum. | Sie lebt in einem sicheren Asyl.She lives in a safe asylum. | Ich bin in keinem guten Asyl.I am in no good asylum. |
| Genitiv | Der Zweck des neuen Asyls ist klar.The purpose of the new asylum is clear. | Die Lage eines sicheren Asyls ist wichtig.The location of a safe asylum is important. | Der Name keines guten Asyls ist bekannt.The name of no good asylum is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Asyle sind voll.The new asylums are full. | Viele Asyle bieten Schutz.Many asylums offer protection. | Keine guten Asyle sind offen.No good asylums are open. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besuchen die neuen Asyle.They visit the new asylums. | Wir brauchen viele Asyle.We need many asylums. | Ich sehe keine guten Asyle.I see no good asylums. |
| Dativ | Sie leben in den neuen Asylen.They live in the new asylums. | Er hilft in vielen Asylen.He helps in many asylums. | Ich arbeite in keinen guten Asylen.I work in no good asylums. |
| Genitiv | Die Regeln der neuen Asyle sind streng.The rules of the new asylums are strict. | Die Zukunft vieler Asyle ist ungewiss.The future of many asylums is uncertain. | Die Probleme keiner guten Asyle sind gelöst.The problems of no good asylums are solved. |
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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 Asyl?
It is das Asyl. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Asyl is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Asyl?
The German noun Asyl is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Asyl?
The plural form of das Asyl is die Asyle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Asyl mean in English?
The German word das Asyl translates to “asylum” in English.
How do you decline das Asyl?
Like all German nouns, Asyl changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Asyl
- Akkusativ: das Asyl
- Dativ: dem Asyl
- Genitiv: des Asyls
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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