Why does the noun Beachten 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 Beachten
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Beachten | ein Beachten | kein Beachten |
| Akkusativ | das Beachten | ein Beachten | kein Beachten |
| Dativ | dem Beachten | einem Beachten | keinem Beachten |
| Genitiv | des Beachtens | eines Beachtens | keines Beachtens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Beachten in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das genaue Beachten ist wichtig.The exact observance is important. | Ein genaues Beachten ist wichtig.An exact observance is important. | Kein genaues Beachten ist gut.No exact observance is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das genaue Beachten.I like the exact observance. | Ich suche ein genaues Beachten.I am looking for an exact observance. | Ich sehe kein genaues Beachten.I see no exact observance. |
| Dativ | Mit dem genauen Beachten lernt man.One learns with the exact observance. | Mit einem genauen Beachten lernt man.One learns with an exact observance. | Ich folge keinem genauen Beachten.I follow no exact observance. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des genauen Beachtens ist hoch.The value of the exact observance is high. | Der Wert eines eines genauen Beachtens ist hoch.The value of an exact observance is high. | Die Folge keines keines genauen Beachtens ist schlecht.The consequence of no exact observance is bad. |
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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 Beachten?
It is das Beachten. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Beachten 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 Beachten?
The noun Beachten is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Beachten mean in English?
The German word das Beachten translates to “observance, compliance” in English.
How do you decline das Beachten?
Like all German nouns, Beachten changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Beachten
- Akkusativ: das Beachten
- Dativ: dem Beachten
- Genitiv: des Beachtens
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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