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