Singular
das
Bauen
building, construction
Plural: die Bauten
Why does the noun Bauen 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 Bauen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Bauen | ein Bauen | kein Bauen |
| Akkusativ | das Bauen | ein Bauen | kein Bauen |
| Dativ | dem Bauen | einem Bauen | keinem Bauen |
| Genitiv | des Bauens | eines Bauens | keines Bauens |
| Nominativ | die Bauten | Bauten | keine Bauten |
| Akkusativ | die Bauten | Bauten | keine Bauten |
| Dativ | den Bauten | Bauten | keinen Bauten |
| Genitiv | der Bauten | Bauten | keiner Bauten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bauen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Bauen beginnt heute.The new building [process] starts today. | Ein schnelles Bauen ist wichtig.A fast building [process] is important. | Kein Bauen ist hier erlaubt.No building is allowed here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lieben das moderne Bauen.We love modern building. | Er plant ein großes Bauen.He plans a big building [project]. | Sie wollen kein Bauen mehr.They don't want any more building. |
| Dativ | Bei dem schnellen Bauen hilft er.He helps with the fast building. | Mit einem guten Bauen spart man.With good building, one saves. | Mit keinem Bauen ist er zufrieden.He is not satisfied with any building [process]. |
| Genitiv | Der Zweck des Bauens ist klar.The purpose of the building [process] is clear. | Der Beginn eines Bauens ist schwer.The beginning of a building [project] is difficult. | Der Preis keines Bauens ist fair.The price of no building is fair. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Bauten stehen noch.The old buildings are still standing. | Schöne Bauten sind selten.Beautiful buildings are rare. | Keine Bauten sind sicher hier.No buildings are safe here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Bauten.We see the new buildings. | Sie besuchen viele Bauten.They visit many buildings. | Er mag keine Bauten dort.He doesn't like any buildings there. |
| Dativ | Er wohnt in den alten Bauten.He lives in the old buildings. | Sie helfen vielen Bauten.They help many buildings. | Mit keinen Bauten ist er froh.He is not happy with any buildings. |
| Genitiv | Die Dächer der alten Bauten.The roofs of the old buildings. | Die Größe vieler Bauten ist enorm.The size of many buildings is enormous. | Die Lage keiner Bauten ist gut.The location of no buildings 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 Bauen?
It is das Bauen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bauen 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 Bauen?
The noun Bauen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Bauen mean in English?
The German word das Bauen translates to “building, construction” in English.
How do you decline das Bauen?
Like all German nouns, Bauen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Bauen
- Akkusativ: das Bauen
- Dativ: dem Bauen
- Genitiv: des Bauens
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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