Why does the noun Besonderes 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 Besonderes
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Besondere | etwas Besonderes | nichts Besonderes |
| Akkusativ | das Besondere | etwas Besonderes | nichts Besonderes |
| Dativ | dem Besonderen | etwas Besonderem | nichts Besonderem |
| Genitiv | des Besonderen | etwas Besonderen | nichts Besonderen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Besonderes in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das wirkliche Besondere ist schön.The special thing is beautiful. | Etwas wirkliches Besonderes ist passiert.Something special happened. | Nichts wirkliches Besonderes ist dabei.Nothing special is included. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das wirkliche Besondere darin.I see the special thing in it. | Er sucht etwas wirkliches Besonderes für dich.He is looking for something special for you. | Sie findet nichts wirkliches Besonderes daran.She finds nothing special about it. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche über dem wirklichen Besonderen.I am talking about the special thing. | Er hilft bei etwas wirklichen Besonderem.He helps with something special. | Sie denkt an nichts wirklichen Besonderem.She thinks of nothing special. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des wirklichen Besonderen ist hoch.The value of the special thing is high. | Die Bedeutung etwas wirklichen Besonderen ist klar.The meaning of something special is clear. | Ich sehe den Sinn nichts wirklichen Besonderen.I see the point of nothing special. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Besonderes?
It is das Besonderes. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Besonderes 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 Besonderes?
The noun Besonderes is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Besonderes mean in English?
The German word das Besonderes translates to “something special” in English.
How do you decline das Besonderes?
Like all German nouns, Besonderes changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Besondere
- Akkusativ: das Besondere
- Dativ: dem Besonderen
- Genitiv: des Besonderen
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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