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