Why does the noun Badeanzug 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 Badeanzug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Badeanzugein Badeanzugkein Badeanzug
Akkusativden Badeanzugeinen Badeanzugkeinen Badeanzug
Dativdem Badeanzugeinem Badeanzugkeinem Badeanzug
Genitivdes Badeanzugseines Badeanzugskeines Badeanzugs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Badeanzug in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Badeanzug ist schön.The new swimsuit is beautiful.
Ein schöner Badeanzug liegt hier.A beautiful swimsuit is lying here.
Kein Badeanzug passt mir gut.No swimsuit fits me well.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den blauen Badeanzug.I am buying the blue swimsuit.
Ich brauche einen Badeanzug für den Urlaub.I need a swimsuit for the holiday.
Ich finde keinen Badeanzug passend.I don't find any swimsuit suitable.
Dativ
Ich schwimme in dem Badeanzug.I swim in the swimsuit.
Ich bin mit einem Badeanzug zufrieden.I am satisfied with a swimsuit.
Ich bin mit keinem Badeanzug glücklich.I am not happy with any swimsuit.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Badeanzugs ist blau.The color of the swimsuit is blue.
Der Preis eines Badeanzugs ist hoch.The price of a swimsuit is high.
Der Stoff keines Badeanzugs ist gut.The fabric of no swimsuit is good.

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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 Badeanzug?

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

The plural form of der Badeanzug is die Badeanzüge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Badeanzug mean in English?

The German word der Badeanzug translates to “swimsuit” in English.

How do you decline der Badeanzug?

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

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.