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