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