Why does the noun BH 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 BH
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der BH | ein BH | kein BH |
| Akkusativ | den BH | einen BH | keinen BH |
| Dativ | dem BH | einem BH | keinem BH |
| Genitiv | des BHs | eines BHs | keines BHs |
| Nominativ | die BHs | BHs | keine BHs |
| Akkusativ | die BHs | BHs | keine BHs |
| Dativ | den BHs | BHs | keinen BHs |
| Genitiv | der BHs | BHs | keiner BHs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using BH in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue BH ist bequem.The new bra is comfortable. | Ein guter BH liegt hier.A good bra lies here. | Kein alter BH passt mir.No old bra fits me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den roten BH.I buy the red bra. | Sie sucht einen weißen BH.She is looking for a white bra. | Ich habe keinen schwarzen BH.I have no black bra. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem alten BH nicht.I don't help the old bra. | Sie trägt einen BH mit einem neuen Design.She wears a bra with a new design. | Ich traue keinem billigen BH.I don't trust any cheap bra. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen BHs ist schön.The color of the new bra is beautiful. | Der Preis eines guten BHs ist hoch.The price of a good bra is high. | Ich mag die Form keines alten BHs.I don't like the shape of any old bra. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen BHs sind teuer.The new bras are expensive. | Gute BHs sind wichtig.Good bras are important. | Keine alten BHs gefallen mir.No old bras please me. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die neuen BHs.We need the new bras. | Er sieht schöne BHs.He sees beautiful bras. | Ich finde keine kaputten BHs.I find no broken bras. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den alten BHs eine Chance.I give the old bras a chance. | Sie arbeitet an neuen BHs.She is working on new bras. | Ich helfe keinen kaputten BHs.I don't help any broken bras. |
| Genitiv | Der Stil der neuen BHs gefällt mir.I like the style of the new bras. | Die Qualität guter BHs ist wichtig.The quality of good bras is important. | Ich mag die Muster keiner billigen BHs.I don't like the patterns of any cheap bras. |
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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 BH?
It is der BH. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and BH 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 BH?
The plural form of der BH is die BHs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der BH mean in English?
The German word der BH translates to “bra” in English.
How do you decline der BH?
Like all German nouns, BH changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der BH
- Akkusativ: den BH
- Dativ: dem BH
- Genitiv: des BHs
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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