Singular
das
Blaulicht
blue light
Plural: die Blaulichter
Why does the noun Blaulicht 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 Blaulicht
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Blaulicht | ein Blaulicht | — |
| Akkusativ | das Blaulicht | ein Blaulicht | — |
| Dativ | dem Blaulicht | einem Blaulicht | — |
| Genitiv | des Blaulichts | eines Blaulichts | — |
| Nominativ | die Blaulichter | — Blaulichter | — |
| Akkusativ | die Blaulichter | — Blaulichter | — |
| Dativ | den Blaulichtern | — Blaulichtern | — |
| Genitiv | der Blaulichter | — Blaulichter | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Blaulicht in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Blaulicht?
It is das Blaulicht. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Blaulicht 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 Blaulicht?
The plural form of das Blaulicht is die Blaulichter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Blaulicht mean in English?
The German word das Blaulicht translates to “blue light” in English.
How do you decline das Blaulicht?
Like all German nouns, Blaulicht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Blaulicht
- Akkusativ: das Blaulicht
- Dativ: dem Blaulicht
- Genitiv: des Blaulichts
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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