Singular
das
Image
image, reputation
Plural: die Images
Why does the noun Image 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 Image
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Image | ein Image | kein Image |
| Akkusativ | das Image | ein Image | kein Image |
| Dativ | dem Image | einem Image | keinem Image |
| Genitiv | des Images | eines Images | keines Images |
| Nominativ | die Images | Images | keine Images |
| Akkusativ | die Images | Images | keine Images |
| Dativ | den Images | Images | keinen Images |
| Genitiv | der Images | Images | keiner Images |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Image in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das gute Image ist wichtig.The good image is important. | Ein positives Image hilft immer.A positive image always helps. | Kein schlechtes Image ist gut.No bad image is good. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen das gute Image.We need the good image. | Er schafft ein neues Image.He creates a new image. | Sie will kein schlechtes Image.She wants no bad image. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an dem neuen Image.I am working on the new image. | Sie hilft einem guten Image.She helps a good image. | Er glaubt keinem falschen Image.He believes no false image. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke des guten Images ist klar.The strength of the good image is clear. | Die Wirkung eines neuen Images ist groß.The effect of a new image is great. | Der Ursprung keines schlechten Images ist unbekannt.The origin of no bad image is unknown. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Images sind wichtig.The different images are important. | Neue Images entstehen schnell.New images emerge quickly. | Keine schlechten Images sind perfekt.No bad images are perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die viele Images.I see the many images. | Wir finden interessante Images.We find interesting images. | Er mag keine alten Images.He likes no old images. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen über den alten Images.We talk about the old images. | Sie arbeitet mit schönen Images.She works with beautiful images. | Ich helfe keinen schlechten Images.I help no bad images. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der alten Images ist hoch.The quality of the old images is high. | Die Wirkung neuer Images ist stark.The effect of new images is strong. | Die Schönheit keiner schlechten Images fehlt.The beauty of no bad images is missing. |
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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 Image?
It is das Image. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Image 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 Image?
The plural form of das Image is die Images. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Image mean in English?
The German word das Image translates to “image, reputation” in English.
How do you decline das Image?
Like all German nouns, Image changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Image
- Akkusativ: das Image
- Dativ: dem Image
- Genitiv: des Images
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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