Why does the noun Esszimmer 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 Esszimmer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Esszimmerein Esszimmerkein Esszimmer
Akkusativdas Esszimmerein Esszimmerkein Esszimmer
Dativdem Esszimmereinem Esszimmerkeinem Esszimmer
Genitivdes Esszimmerseines Esszimmerskeines Esszimmers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Esszimmer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Esszimmer ist gemütlich.The new dining room is cozy.
Ein großes Esszimmer ist praktisch.A large dining room is practical.
Kein kleines Esszimmer ist frei.No small dining room is available.
Akkusativ
Wir mögen das neue Esszimmer.We like the new dining room.
Sie suchen ein großes Esszimmer.They are looking for a large dining room.
Ich habe kein kleines Esszimmer.I have no small dining room.
Dativ
Wir essen in dem neuen Esszimmer.We eat in the new dining room.
Sie sitzen in einem großen Esszimmer.They sit in a large dining room.
Er ist in keinem kleinen Esszimmer.He is in no small dining room.
Genitiv
Die Tür des neuen Esszimmers ist offen.The door of the new dining room is open.
Der Tisch eines großen Esszimmers ist groß.The table of a large dining room is big.
Die Farbe keines kleinen Esszimmers gefällt mir.I don't like the color of any small dining room.

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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 Esszimmer?

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

The plural form of das Esszimmer is die Esszimmer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Esszimmer mean in English?

The German word das Esszimmer translates to “dining room” in English.

How do you decline das Esszimmer?

Like all German nouns, Esszimmer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Esszimmer
  • Akkusativ: das Esszimmer
  • Dativ: dem Esszimmer
  • Genitiv: des Esszimmers

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.