Singular
der
Eilzug
express train
Plural: die Eilzüge
Why does the noun Eilzug have the article der?
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 Eilzug
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Eilzug | ein Eilzug | — |
| Akkusativ | den Eilzug | einen Eilzug | — |
| Dativ | dem Eilzug | einem Eilzug | — |
| Genitiv | des Eilzugs | eines Eilzugs | — |
| Nominativ | die Eilzüge | — Eilzüge | — |
| Akkusativ | die Eilzüge | — Eilzüge | — |
| Dativ | den Eilzügen | — Eilzügen | — |
| Genitiv | der Eilzüge | — Eilzüge | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Eilzug 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 Eilzug?
It is der Eilzug. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Eilzug is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Eilzug?
The plural form of der Eilzug is die Eilzüge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Eilzug mean in English?
The German word der Eilzug translates to “express train” in English.
How do you decline der Eilzug?
Like all German nouns, Eilzug changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Eilzug
- Akkusativ: den Eilzug
- Dativ: dem Eilzug
- Genitiv: des Eilzugs
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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