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