Singular
das
Comeback
comeback
Plural: die Comebacks
Why does the noun Comeback 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 Comeback
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Comeback | ein Comeback | kein Comeback |
| Akkusativ | das Comeback | ein Comeback | kein Comeback |
| Dativ | dem Comeback | einem Comeback | keinem Comeback |
| Genitiv | des Comebacks | eines Comebacks | keines Comebacks |
| Nominativ | die Comebacks | Comebacks | keine Comebacks |
| Akkusativ | die Comebacks | Comebacks | keine Comebacks |
| Dativ | den Comebacks | Comebacks | keinen Comebacks |
| Genitiv | der Comebacks | Comebacks | keiner Comebacks |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Comeback in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Comeback ist geplant.The great comeback is planned. | Ein neues Comeback ist möglich.A new comeback is possible. | Kein erfolgreiches Comeback gelingt.No successful comeback succeeds. |
| Akkusativ | Ich erwarte das große Comeback.I expect the great comeback. | Wir planen ein neues Comeback.We are planning a new comeback. | Ich sehe kein erfolgreiches Comeback.I see no successful comeback. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube an dem großen Comeback.I believe in the great comeback. | Ich hoffe auf einem neuen Comeback.I hope for a new comeback. | Ich zweifle an keinem erfolgreichen Comeback.I doubt any successful comeback. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Beginn des großen Comebacks.That is the beginning of the great comeback. | Das ist die Chance eines neuen Comebacks.That is the chance of a new comeback. | Ich sehe die Ursache keines erfolgreichen Comebacks.I see the cause of no successful comeback. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Comebacks sind selten.The great comebacks are rare. | Neue Comebacks sind immer möglich.New comebacks are always possible. | Keine erfolgreichen Comebacks gelingen oft.No successful comebacks often succeed. |
| Akkusativ | Ich erwarte die großen Comebacks.I expect the great comebacks. | Wir planen neue Comebacks.We are planning new comebacks. | Ich sehe keine erfolgreichen Comebacks.I see no successful comebacks. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube an den großen Comebacks.I believe in the great comebacks. | Ich hoffe auf neuen Comebacks.I hope for new comebacks. | Ich zweifle an keinen erfolgreichen Comebacks.I doubt any successful comebacks. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Beginn der großen Comebacks.That is the beginning of the great comebacks. | Das ist die Chance neuer Comebacks.That is the chance of new comebacks. | Ich sehe die Ursache keiner erfolgreichen Comebacks.I see the cause of no successful comebacks. |
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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 Comeback?
It is das Comeback. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Comeback 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 Comeback?
The plural form of das Comeback is die Comebacks. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Comeback mean in English?
The German word das Comeback translates to “comeback” in English.
How do you decline das Comeback?
Like all German nouns, Comeback changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Comeback
- Akkusativ: das Comeback
- Dativ: dem Comeback
- Genitiv: des Comebacks
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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