Why does the noun Bungalow have the article der?

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 Bungalow

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bungalowein Bungalowkein Bungalow
Akkusativden Bungaloweinen Bungalowkeinen Bungalow
Dativdem Bungaloweinem Bungalowkeinem Bungalow
Genitivdes Bungalowseines Bungalowskeines Bungalows

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bungalow in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der kleine Bungalow ist klein.The small bungalow is cozy.
Ein neuer Bungalow steht am Strand.A new bungalow stands on the beach.
Kein alter Bungalow ist teuer.No old bungalow is expensive.
Akkusativ
Wir mieten den kleinen Bungalow.We rent the small bungalow.
Ich suche einen neuen Bungalow.I am looking for a new bungalow.
Er hat keinen alten Bungalow gesehen.He has not seen an old bungalow.
Dativ
Ich wohne in dem kleinen Bungalow.I live in the small bungalow.
Er wohnt in einem neuen Bungalow.He lives in a new bungalow.
Sie arbeitet in keinem alten Bungalow.She does not work in an old bungalow.
Genitiv
Das Dach des kleinen Bungalows ist grün.The roof of the small bungalow is green.
Die Lage eines neuen Bungalows ist gut.The location of a new bungalow is good.
Der Preis keines alten Bungalows steigt.The price of no old bungalow increases.

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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 Bungalow?

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

What is the plural of der Bungalow?

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

What does der Bungalow mean in English?

The German word der Bungalow translates to “bungalow” in English.

How do you decline der Bungalow?

Like all German nouns, Bungalow changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Bungalow
  • Akkusativ: den Bungalow
  • Dativ: dem Bungalow
  • Genitiv: des Bungalows

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.