Singular
der
Bebauungsplan
zoning plan
Plural: die Bebauungspläne
Why does the noun Bebauungsplan 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 Bebauungsplan
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Bebauungsplan | ein Bebauungsplan | kein Bebauungsplan |
| Akkusativ | den Bebauungsplan | einen Bebauungsplan | keinen Bebauungsplan |
| Dativ | dem Bebauungsplan | einem Bebauungsplan | keinem Bebauungsplan |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bebauungsplan in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Bebauungsplan ist wichtig.The old development plan is important. | Ein alter Bebauungsplan ist wichtig.An old development plan is important. | Kein alter Bebauungsplan ist wichtig.No old development plan is important. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den alten Bebauungsplan.I need the old development plan. | Ich suche einen alten Bebauungsplan.I am looking for an old development plan. | Ich brauche keinen alten Bebauungsplan.I need no old development plan. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem alten Bebauungsplan.I follow the old development plan. | Ich stimme einem alten Bebauungsplan zu.I agree to an old development plan. | Ich folge keinem alten Bebauungsplan.I follow no old development plan. |
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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 Bebauungsplan?
It is der Bebauungsplan. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bebauungsplan 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 Bebauungsplan?
The plural form of der Bebauungsplan is die Bebauungspläne. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Bebauungsplan mean in English?
The German word der Bebauungsplan translates to “zoning plan” in English.
How do you decline der Bebauungsplan?
Like all German nouns, Bebauungsplan changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Bebauungsplan
- Akkusativ: den Bebauungsplan
- Dativ: dem Bebauungsplan
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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