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