Why does the noun Kabel 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 Kabel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kabelein Kabelkein Kabel
Akkusativdas Kabelein Kabelkein Kabel
Dativdem Kabeleinem Kabelkeinem Kabel
Genitivdes Kabelseines Kabelskeines Kabels

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kabel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kabel ist lang.The new cable is long.
Ein neues Kabel liegt hier.A new cable lies here.
Kein neues Kabel funktioniert.No new cable works.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das neue Kabel.I need the new cable.
Er sucht ein neues Kabel.He is looking for a new cable.
Wir finden kein neues Kabel.We can't find any new cable.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Kabel.I work with the new cable.
Er gibt einem neuen Kabel Strom.He gives power to a new cable.
Sie hilft keinem neuen Kabel.She doesn't help any new cable.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Kabels ist blau.The color of the new cable is blue.
Der Preis eines eines neuen Kabels ist hoch.The price of a new cable is high.
Der Wert keines keines neuen Kabels ist bekannt.The value of no new cable is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kabel?

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

The plural form of das Kabel is die Kabel. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Kabel mean in English?

The German word das Kabel translates to “cable” in English.

How do you decline das Kabel?

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

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.