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