Why does the noun Buch 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 Buch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Buch | ein Buch | kein Buch |
| Akkusativ | das Buch | ein Buch | kein Buch |
| Dativ | dem Buch | einem Buch | keinem Buch |
| Genitiv | des Buches | eines Buches | keines Buches |
| Nominativ | die Bücher | Bücher | keine Bücher |
| Akkusativ | die Bücher | Bücher | keine Bücher |
| Dativ | den Büchern | Büchern | keinen Büchern |
| Genitiv | der Bücher | Bücher | keiner Bücher |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Buch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Buch ist interessant.The new book is interesting. | Hier liegt ein gutes Buch.Here lies a good book. | Kein deutsches Buch ist auf dem Tisch.No German book is on the table. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lese das spanische Buch.I am reading the Spanish book. | Er kauft ein neues Buch.He is buying a new book. | Sie hat kein dickes Buch.She has no thick book. |
| Dativ | In dem alten Buch steht es.It is written in the old book. | Ich lerne mit einem guten Buch.I am learning with a good book. | Er arbeitet mit keinem neuen Buch.He works with no new book. |
| Genitiv | Der Titel des neuen Buches ist gut.The title of the new book is good. | Der Autor eines guten Buches ist berühmt.The author of a good book is famous. | Der Preis keines chinesischen Buches ist bekannt.The price of no Chinese book is known. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Bücher sind teuer.The old books are expensive. | Neue Bücher liegen im Regal.New books are on the shelf. | Keine langweiligen Bücher sind für Kinder.No boring books are for children. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die alten Bücher.We need the old books. | Ich sehe interessante Bücher dort.I see interesting books there. | Er liest keine deutschen Bücher.He reads no German books. |
| Dativ | Wir lernen aus den besten Büchern.We learn from the best books. | Er spricht von alten Büchern.He is talking about old books. | Ich helfe mit keinen schweren Büchern.I don't help with any heavy books. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der neuen Bücher ist rot.The color of the new books is red. | Die Themen guter Bücher sind divers.The topics of good books are diverse. | Der Inhalt keiner langweiligen Bücher ist einfach.The content of no boring books is simple. |
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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 Buch?
It is das Buch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Buch 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 Buch?
The German noun Buch is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Buch?
The plural form of das Buch is die Bücher. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Buch mean in English?
The German word das Buch translates to “book” in English.
How do you decline das Buch?
Like all German nouns, Buch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Buch
- Akkusativ: das Buch
- Dativ: dem Buch
- Genitiv: des Buches
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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