Why does the noun Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Brandenburgein Brandenburgkein Brandenburg
Akkusativdas Brandenburgein Brandenburgkein Brandenburg

Examples in context

Real sentences using Brandenburg in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das grüne Brandenburg ist schön.The green Brandenburg is beautiful.
Es gibt ein historisches Brandenburg.There is a historical Brandenburg.
Kein Brandenburg ist hässlich.No Brandenburg is ugly.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche das grüne Brandenburg.I visit the green Brandenburg.
Ich mag ein historisches Brandenburg.I like a historical Brandenburg.
Ich kenne kein Brandenburg.I don't know any Brandenburg.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Brandenburg?

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

The noun Brandenburg is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Brandenburg mean in English?

The German word das Brandenburg translates to “Brandenburg” in English.

How do you decline das Brandenburg?

Like all German nouns, Brandenburg changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Brandenburg
  • Akkusativ: das Brandenburg

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.