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