Bonbon

Q: Is it der, die, or das Bonbon?

It is das Bonbon. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bonbon is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Bonbon?

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

Q: What does das Bonbon mean in English?

The German word das Bonbon translates to “candy” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Bonbon?

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

candy

Plural: die Bonbons

Strong

Why does the noun Bonbon 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 Bonbon

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Bonbon	ein Bonbon	kein Bonbon
Akkusativ	das Bonbon	ein Bonbon	kein Bonbon
Dativ	dem Bonbon	einem Bonbon	keinem Bonbon
Genitiv	des Bonbons	eines Bonbons	keines Bonbons
Nominativ	die Bonbons	Bonbons	keine Bonbons
Akkusativ	die Bonbons	Bonbons	keine Bonbons
Dativ	den Bonbons	Bonbons	keinen Bonbons
Genitiv	der Bonbons	Bonbons	keiner Bonbons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bonbon in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das Bonbon ist süß.The candy is sweet.	Ein Bonbon liegt hier.A candy lies here.	Kein Bonbon ist übrig.No candy is left.
Akkusativ	Ich esse das Bonbon.I eat the candy.	Ich möchte ein Bonbon.I would like a candy.	Ich habe kein Bonbon nicht.I do not have a candy.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem Bonbon einen Namen.I give the candy a name.	Ich träume von einem Bonbon.I dream of a candy.	Ich helfe keinem Bonbon nicht.I don't help any candy.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des Bonbons ist rot.The color of the candy is red.	Der Preis eines Bonbons ist niedrig.The price of a candy is low.	Ich kenne keines Bonbons Geschichte.I know no candy's history.
Nominativ	Die Bonbons sind bunt.The candies are colorful.	Hier sind Bonbons.Here are candies.	Keine Bonbons sind da.No candies are there.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die Bonbons.We buy the candies.	Ich suche Bonbons.I am looking for candies.	Ich sehe keine Bonbons hier.I see no candies here.
Dativ	Ich bin mit den Bonbons zufrieden.I am satisfied with the candies.	Ich spreche über Bonbons.I talk about candies.	Ich gebe keinen Bonbons nichts.I give nothing to no candies.
Genitiv	Der Duft der Bonbons ist süß.The scent of the candies is sweet.	Der Geschmack vieler Bonbons ist gut.The taste of many candies is good.	Ich sehe keiner Bonbons Wert.I see no candies' value.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Bonbon?

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

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

What does das Bonbon mean in English?

The German word das Bonbon translates to “candy” in English.

How do you decline das Bonbon?

Like all German nouns, Bonbon changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Bonbon
Akkusativ: das Bonbon
Dativ: dem Bonbon
Genitiv: des Bonbons

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.