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