Why does the noun Bett 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 Bett
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Bett | ein Bett | kein Bett |
| Akkusativ | das Bett | ein Bett | kein Bett |
| Dativ | dem Bett | einem Bett | keinem Bett |
| Genitiv | des Bettes | eines Bettes | keines Bettes |
| Nominativ | die Betten | Betten | keine Betten |
| Akkusativ | die Betten | Betten | keine Betten |
| Dativ | den Betten | Betten | keinen Betten |
| Genitiv | der Betten | Betten | keiner Betten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bett in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das bequeme Bett steht im Zimmer.The comfortable bed is in the room. | Hier ist ein neues Bett.Here is a new bed. | Kein altes Bett ist so weich.No old bed is so soft. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Bett.I see the big bed. | Er kauft ein modernes Bett.He is buying a modern bed. | Wir brauchen kein zweites Bett.We don't need a second bed. |
| Dativ | Das Kind schläft in dem kleinen Bett.The child sleeps in the small bed. | Ich liege in einem weichen Bett.I am lying in a soft bed. | Er schläft in keinem kalten Bett.He doesn't sleep in a cold bed. |
| Genitiv | Die Matratze des neuen Bettes ist gut.The mattress of the new bed is good. | Der Preis eines guten Bettes ist hoch.The price of a good bed is high. | Der Aufbau keines neuen Bettes ist einfach.The assembly of no new bed is simple. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Betten sind sehr teuer.The new beds are very expensive. | Gute Betten sind wichtig für den Schlaf.Good beds are important for sleep. | Keine freien Betten stehen im Flur.No free beds are in the hallway. |
| Akkusativ | Sie hat die alten Betten verkauft.She sold the old beds. | Wir suchen neue Betten.We are looking for new beds. | Ich möchte keine harten Betten.I don't want any hard beds. |
| Dativ | Die Decken liegen auf den gemachten Betten.The blankets are on the made beds. | Wir schlafen in getrennten Betten.We sleep in separate beds. | Mit keinen schmutzigen Betten sind wir zufrieden.We are not satisfied with any dirty beds. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der teuren Betten ist besser.The quality of the expensive beds is better. | Die Auswahl schöner Betten ist groß.The selection of beautiful beds is large. | Trotz keiner freien Betten fanden wir Platz.Despite no free beds, we found a spot. |
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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 Bett?
It is das Bett. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bett is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Bett?
The German noun Bett is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Bett?
The plural form of das Bett is die Betten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Bett mean in English?
The German word das Bett translates to “bed” in English.
How do you decline das Bett?
Like all German nouns, Bett changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Bett
- Akkusativ: das Bett
- Dativ: dem Bett
- Genitiv: des Bettes
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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