Why does the noun Gymnas 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 Gymnas

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Gymnasein Gymnas—
Akkusativdas Gymnasein Gymnas—
Dativdem Gymnaseinem Gymnas—
Genitivdes Gymnaseseines Gymnases—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gymnas in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gymnas?

It is das Gymnas. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gymnas 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 Gymnas?

The noun Gymnas is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Gymnas mean in English?

The German word das Gymnas translates to “grammar school” in English.

How do you decline das Gymnas?

Like all German nouns, Gymnas changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Gymnas
  • Akkusativ: das Gymnas
  • Dativ: dem Gymnas
  • Genitiv: des Gymnases

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.