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