Design

Q: Is it der, die, or das Design?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Design?

The plural form of das Design is die Designs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Design mean in English?

The German word das Design translates to “design” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Design?

Like all German nouns, Design changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Design Akkusativ: das Design Dativ: dem Design Genitiv: des Designs 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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Plural: die Designs

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Why does the noun Design 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 Design

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Design	ein Design	kein Design
Akkusativ	das Design	ein Design	kein Design
Dativ	dem Design	einem Design	keinem Design
Genitiv	des Designs	eines Designs	keines Designs
Nominativ	die Designs	Designs	keine Designs
Akkusativ	die Designs	Designs	keine Designs
Dativ	den Designs	Designs	keinen Designs
Genitiv	der Designs	Designs	keiner Designs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Design in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Design gefällt mir sehr.The new design pleases me very much.	Ein schönes Design ist wichtig.A beautiful design is important.	Kein schlechtes Design ist hier.No bad design is here.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das neue Design.I like the new design.	Wir suchen ein gutes Design.We are looking for a good design.	Er will kein altes Design.He doesn't want an old design.
Dativ	Ich arbeite an dem neuen Design.I am working on the new design.	Ich gebe einem guten Design Zeit.I give a good design time.	Mit keinem alten Design bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any old design.
Genitiv	Der Preis des neuen Designs ist hoch.The price of the new design is high.	Die Farbe eines schönen Designs gefällt.The color of a beautiful design pleases.	Der Wert keines alten Designs ist gering.The value of no old design is low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Designs sind modern.The new designs are modern.	Gute Designs sind oft teuer.Good designs are often expensive.	Keine alten Designs sind verfügbar.No old designs are available.
Akkusativ	Sie sehen die schönen Designs.They see the beautiful designs.	Ich finde gute Designs überall.I find good designs everywhere.	Wir haben keine schlechten Designs.We have no bad designs.
Dativ	Sie sprechen von den neuen Designs.They talk about the new designs.	Ich helfe guten Designs immer.I always help good designs.	Mit keinen schlechten Designs arbeite ich.I don't work with any bad designs.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der neuen Designs ist gut.The quality of the new designs is good.	Der Stil schöner Designs ist einzigartig.The style of beautiful designs is unique.	Die Wirkung keiner schlechten Designs ist stark.The effect of no bad designs is strong.

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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 Design?

It is das Design. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Design 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 Design?

The plural form of das Design is die Designs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Design mean in English?

The German word das Design translates to “design” in English.

How do you decline das Design?

Like all German nouns, Design changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Design
Akkusativ: das Design
Dativ: dem Design
Genitiv: des Designs

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.