Why does the noun Bild 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 Bild

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Bildein Bildkein Bild
Akkusativdas Bildein Bildkein Bild
Dativdem Bildeinem Bildkeinem Bild
Genitivdes Bildeseines Bildeskeines Bildes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bild in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schöne Bild hängt an der Wand.The beautiful picture is hanging on the wall.
Ein neues Bild ist ein Geschenk.A new picture is a gift.
Kein gutes Bild ist hier zu sehen.No good picture can be seen here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das große Bild.I see the big picture.
Er kauft ein teueres Bild.He is buying an expensive picture.
Sie malt kein schönes Bild.She is not painting a beautiful picture.
Dativ
Auf dem alten Bild ist ein Haus.There is a house in the old picture.
Ich gebe einem schönen Bild einen Rahmen.I am giving a frame to a beautiful picture.
Mit keinem guten Bild war er zufrieden.He was satisfied with no good picture.
Genitiv
Der Titel des berühmten Bildes ist unbekannt.The title of the famous picture is unknown.
Der Wert eines alten Bildes ist hoch.The value of an old picture is high.
Trotz keines guten Bildes war die Ausstellung voll.Despite no good picture, the exhibition was full.

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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 Bild?

It is das Bild. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bild 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 Bild?

The German noun Bild is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Bild?

The plural form of das Bild is die Bilder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Bild mean in English?

The German word das Bild translates to “picture” in English.

How do you decline das Bild?

Like all German nouns, Bild changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Bild
  • Akkusativ: das Bild
  • Dativ: dem Bild
  • Genitiv: des Bildes

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.