Why does the noun Badetuch 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 Badetuch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Badetuchein Badetuchkein Badetuch
Akkusativdas Badetuchein Badetuchkein Badetuch
Dativdem Badetucheinem Badetuchkeinem Badetuch
Genitivdes Badetucheseines Badetucheskeines Badetuches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Badetuch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Badetuch ist weich.The new bath towel is soft.
Ein großes Badetuch liegt hier.A large bath towel is lying here.
Kein sauberes Badetuch ist da.No clean bath towel is there.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das große Badetuch.I need the large bath towel.
Er sucht ein sauberes Badetuch.He is looking for a clean bath towel.
Sie hat kein Badetuch dabei.She doesn't have a bath towel with her.
Dativ
Ich trockne mich mit dem Badetuch.I dry myself with the bath towel.
Er spielt mit einem kleinen Badetuch.He plays with a small bath towel.
Ich bin mit keinem Badetuch zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any bath towel.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Badetuches ist blau.The color of the bath towel is blue.
Der Preis eines Badetuches ist hoch.The price of a bath towel is high.
Der Wert keines Badetuches ist gering.The value of no bath towel is low.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Badetuch?

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

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

What does das Badetuch mean in English?

The German word das Badetuch translates to “bath towel” in English.

How do you decline das Badetuch?

Like all German nouns, Badetuch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Badetuch
  • Akkusativ: das Badetuch
  • Dativ: dem Badetuch
  • Genitiv: des Badetuches

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.