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