Why does the noun Empfangspersonal 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 Empfangspersonal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Empfangspersonal | ein Empfangspersonal | — |
| Akkusativ | das Empfangspersonal | ein Empfangspersonal | — |
| Dativ | dem Empfangspersonal | einem Empfangspersonal | — |
| Genitiv | des Empfangspersonals | eines Empfangspersonals | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Empfangspersonal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Empfangspersonal?
It is das Empfangspersonal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Empfangspersonal 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 Empfangspersonal?
The noun Empfangspersonal is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Empfangspersonal mean in English?
The German word das Empfangspersonal translates to “reception staff” in English.
How do you decline das Empfangspersonal?
Like all German nouns, Empfangspersonal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Empfangspersonal
- Akkusativ: das Empfangspersonal
- Dativ: dem Empfangspersonal
- Genitiv: des Empfangspersonals
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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