Why does the noun Brautpaar 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 Brautpaar

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Brautpaarein Brautpaarkein Brautpaar
Akkusativdas Brautpaarein Brautpaarkein Brautpaar
Dativdem Brautpaareinem Brautpaarkeinem Brautpaar
Genitivdes Brautpaareseines Brautpaareskeines Brautpaares

Examples in context

Real sentences using Brautpaar in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das junge Brautpaar ist glücklich.The young bridal couple is happy.
Ein neues Brautpaar kommt an.A new bridal couple arrives.
Kein altes Brautpaar ist traurig.No old bridal couple is sad.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das schöne Brautpaar.I see the beautiful bridal couple.
Sie sucht ein gutes Brautpaar.She is looking for a good bridal couple.
Er kennt kein reiches Brautpaar.He doesn't know any rich bridal couple.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem jungen Brautpaar.I speak with the young bridal couple.
Sie hilft einem neuen Brautpaar.She helps a new bridal couple.
Er gibt keinem armen Brautpaar Geschenke.He gives no poor bridal couple gifts.
Genitiv
Das Glück des jungen Brautpaares ist groß.The happiness of the young bridal couple is great.
Die Freude eines eines neuen Brautpaares ist sichtbar.The joy of a new bridal couple is visible.
Der Wunsch keines keines alten Brautpaares ist bekannt.The wish of no old bridal couple is known.

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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 Brautpaar?

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

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

What does das Brautpaar mean in English?

The German word das Brautpaar translates to “bridal couple” in English.

How do you decline das Brautpaar?

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

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.