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