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