Why does the noun Australien 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 Australien
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Australien | ein Australien | — |
| Akkusativ | das Australien | ein Australien | — |
| Dativ | dem Australien | einem Australien | — |
| Genitiv | des Australiens | eines Australiens | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Australien in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Australien?
It is das Australien. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Australien 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 Australien?
The noun Australien is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Australien mean in English?
The German word das Australien translates to “Australia” in English.
How do you decline das Australien?
Like all German nouns, Australien changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Australien
- Akkusativ: das Australien
- Dativ: dem Australien
- Genitiv: des Australiens
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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