Why does the noun E-Bike 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 E-Bike

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas E-Bikeein E-Bikekein E-Bike
Akkusativdas E-Bikeein E-Bikekein E-Bike
Dativdem E-Bikeeinem E-Bikekeinem E-Bike
Genitivdes E-Bikeseines E-Bikeskeines E-Bikes

Examples in context

Real sentences using E-Bike in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue E-Bike ist schnell.The new e-bike is fast.
Ein schönes E-Bike steht hier.A beautiful e-bike stands here.
Kein altes E-Bike fährt gut.No old e-bike drives well.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das neue E-Bike.I buy the new e-bike.
Er hat ein schönes E-Bike.He has a beautiful e-bike.
Sie braucht kein altes E-Bike.She doesn't need an old e-bike.
Dativ
Ich fahre mit dem neuen E-Bike.I ride with the new e-bike.
Er gibt einem schönen E-Bike Strom.He gives a beautiful e-bike power.
Sie hilft keinem alten E-Bike mehr.She doesn't help any old e-bike anymore.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen E-Bikes ist blau.The color of the new e-bike is blue.
Der Preis eines schönen E-Bikes ist hoch.The price of a beautiful e-bike is high.
Der Wert keines alten E-Bikes ist gering.The value of no old e-bike is low.

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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 E-Bike?

It is das E-Bike. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and E-Bike 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 E-Bike?

The plural form of das E-Bike is die E-Bikes. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das E-Bike mean in English?

The German word das E-Bike translates to “e-bike” in English.

How do you decline das E-Bike?

Like all German nouns, E-Bike changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das E-Bike
  • Akkusativ: das E-Bike
  • Dativ: dem E-Bike
  • Genitiv: des E-Bikes

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.