Why does the noun Ecken 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 Ecken

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Eckeeine Eckekeine Ecke
Akkusativdie Eckeeine Eckekeine Ecke
Dativder Eckeeiner Eckekeiner Ecke
Genitivder Eckeeiner Eckekeiner Ecke

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ecken in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die spitze Ecke ist scharf.The sharp corner is pointed.
Eine kleine Ecke ist hier.A small corner is here.
Keine dunkele Ecke ist frei.No dark corner is free.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die spitze Ecke.I see the sharp corner.
Er sucht eine kleine Ecke.He is looking for a small corner.
Sie findet keine dunkele Ecke.She finds no dark corner.
Dativ
Ich sitze in der warmen Ecke.I sit in the warm corner.
Er hilft einer engen Ecke aus.He helps out of a tight corner.
Sie steht keiner dunkelen Ecke nah.She stands near no dark corner.
Genitiv
Die Farbe der spitzen Ecke ist hell.The color of the sharp corner is bright.
Der Preis einer kleinen Ecke ist hoch.The price of a small corner is high.
Der Preis keiner dunkelen Ecke ist hoch.The price of no dark corner is high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Ecken?

It is das Ecken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ecken 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 Ecken?

The noun Ecken is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Ecken mean in English?

The German word das Ecken translates to “corners” in English.

How do you decline das Ecken?

Like all German nouns, Ecken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Ecke
  • Akkusativ: die Ecke
  • Dativ: der Ecke
  • Genitiv: der Ecke

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.