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