Why does the noun Doppelzimmer 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 Doppelzimmer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Doppelzimmer | ein Doppelzimmer | — |
| Akkusativ | das Doppelzimmer | ein Doppelzimmer | — |
| Dativ | dem Doppelzimmer | einem Doppelzimmer | — |
| Genitiv | des Doppelzimmers | eines Doppelzimmers | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Doppelzimmer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Doppelzimmer?
It is das Doppelzimmer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Doppelzimmer 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 Doppelzimmer?
The noun Doppelzimmer is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Doppelzimmer mean in English?
The German word das Doppelzimmer translates to “double room” in English.
How do you decline das Doppelzimmer?
Like all German nouns, Doppelzimmer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Doppelzimmer
- Akkusativ: das Doppelzimmer
- Dativ: dem Doppelzimmer
- Genitiv: des Doppelzimmers
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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