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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das E-Bike | ein E-Bike | kein E-Bike |
| Akkusativ | das E-Bike | ein E-Bike | kein E-Bike |
| Dativ | dem E-Bike | einem E-Bike | keinem E-Bike |
| Genitiv | des E-Bikes | eines E-Bikes | keines E-Bikes |
| Nominativ | die E-Bikes | E-Bikes | keine E-Bikes |
| Akkusativ | die E-Bikes | E-Bikes | keine E-Bikes |
| Dativ | den E-Bikes | E-Bikes | keinen E-Bikes |
| Genitiv | der E-Bikes | E-Bikes | keiner E-Bikes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using E-Bike in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen E-Bikes sind teuer.The new e-bikes are expensive. | Schöne E-Bikes stehen dort.Beautiful e-bikes stand there. | Keine alten E-Bikes sind hier.No old e-bikes are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen E-Bikes.We see the new e-bikes. | Ich suche schöne E-Bikes.I'm looking for beautiful e-bikes. | Sie hat keine alten E-Bikes.She doesn't have any old e-bikes. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den neuen E-Bikes.I help the new e-bikes. | Sie fährt mit schönen E-Bikes.She rides with beautiful e-bikes. | Er gibt keinen alten E-Bikes eine Chance.He doesn't give any old e-bikes a chance. |
| Genitiv | Die Räder der neuen E-Bikes sind groß.The wheels of the new e-bikes are big. | Die Qualität schöner E-Bikes ist gut.The quality of beautiful e-bikes is good. | Die Leistung keiner alten E-Bikes ist schlecht.The performance of no old e-bikes is bad. |
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
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