Singular
das
Handy
mobile phone
Plural: die Handys
Why does the noun Handy 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 Handy
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Handy | ein Handy | kein Handy |
| Akkusativ | das Handy | ein Handy | kein Handy |
| Dativ | dem Handy | einem Handy | keinem Handy |
| Genitiv | des Handys | eines Handys | keines Handys |
| Nominativ | die Handys | Handys | keine Handys |
| Akkusativ | die Handys | Handys | keine Handys |
| Dativ | den Handys | Handys | keinen Handys |
| Genitiv | der Handys | Handys | keiner Handys |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Handy in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Handy ist teuer.The new mobile phone is expensive. | Ein neues Handy liegt hier.A new mobile phone is here. | Kein Handy ist hier.No mobile phone is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das neue Handy.I buy the new mobile phone. | Ich brauche ein Handy.I need a mobile phone. | Ich habe kein Handy.I have no mobile phone. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele mit dem neuen Handy.I play with the new mobile phone. | Ich spiele mit einem Handy.I play with a mobile phone. | Ich spiele mit keinem Handy.I play with no mobile phone. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des Handys ist blau.The color of the mobile phone is blue. | Die Farbe eines Handys ist blau.The color of a mobile phone is blue. | Die Farbe keines Handys ist blau.The color of no mobile phone is blue. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Handys sind kaputt.The old mobile phones are broken. | Viele Handys sind modern.Many mobile phones are modern. | Keine Handys sind billig.No mobile phones are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Er repariert die alten Handys.He repairs the old mobile phones. | Wir sehen viele Handys.We see many mobile phones. | Ich finde keine Handys.I find no mobile phones. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele mit den neuen Handys.I play with the new mobile phones. | Ich spiele mit vielen Handys.I play with many mobile phones. | Ich spiele mit keinen Handys.I play with no mobile phones. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der Handys ist blau.The color of the mobile phones is blue. | Die Farbe vieler Handys ist blau.The color of many mobile phones is blue. | Die Farbe keiner Handys ist blau.The color of no mobile phones is blue. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Handy?
It is das Handy. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Handy is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Handy?
The German noun Handy is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Handy?
The plural form of das Handy is die Handys. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Handy mean in English?
The German word das Handy translates to “mobile phone” in English.
How do you decline das Handy?
Like all German nouns, Handy changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Handy
- Akkusativ: das Handy
- Dativ: dem Handy
- Genitiv: des Handys
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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