Singular
das
Kinderzimmer
children's room
Plural: die Kinderzimmer
Why does the noun Kinderzimmer 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 Kinderzimmer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kinderzimmer | ein Kinderzimmer | kein Kinderzimmer |
| Akkusativ | das Kinderzimmer | ein Kinderzimmer | kein Kinderzimmer |
| Dativ | dem Kinderzimmer | einem Kinderzimmer | keinem Kinderzimmer |
| Genitiv | des Kinderzimmers | eines Kinderzimmers | keines Kinderzimmers |
| Nominativ | die Kinderzimmer | Kinderzimmer | keine Kinderzimmer |
| Akkusativ | die Kinderzimmer | Kinderzimmer | keine Kinderzimmer |
| Dativ | den Kinderzimmern | Kinderzimmern | keinen Kinderzimmern |
| Genitiv | der Kinderzimmer | Kinderzimmer | keiner Kinderzimmer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kinderzimmer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Kinderzimmer ist hell.The new children's room is bright. | Ein großes Kinderzimmer ist wichtig.A large children's room is important. | Kein kleines Kinderzimmer ist frei.No small children's room is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das neue Kinderzimmer.I see the new children's room. | Wir brauchen ein großes Kinderzimmer.We need a large children's room. | Er hat kein kleines Kinderzimmer.He has no small children's room. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele in dem neuen Kinderzimmer.I play in the new children's room. | Sie wohnt in einem großen Kinderzimmer.She lives in a large children's room. | Er arbeitet in keinem kleinen Kinderzimmer.He works in no small children's room. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Kinderzimmers ist blau.The color of the new children's room is blue. | Der Preis eines großen Kinderzimmers ist hoch.The price of a large children's room is high. | Die Tür keines kleinen Kinderzimmers ist offen.The door of no small children's room is open. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kinderzimmer sind sauber.The new children's rooms are clean. | Schöne Kinderzimmer sind oft bunt.Beautiful children's rooms are often colorful. | Keine großen Kinderzimmer sind hier.No large children's rooms are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mögen die neuen Kinderzimmer.They like the new children's rooms. | Wir suchen schöne Kinderzimmer.We are looking for beautiful children's rooms. | Ich finde keine großen Kinderzimmer gut.I don't find any large children's rooms good. |
| Dativ | Wir sind in den neuen Kinderzimmern.We are in the new children's rooms. | Sie spielen in schönen Kinderzimmern.They play in beautiful children's rooms. | Ich finde Platz in keinen großen Kinderzimmern.I find space in no large children's rooms. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der neuen Kinderzimmer ist gut.The size of the new children's rooms is good. | Der Stil schöner Kinderzimmer gefällt mir.I like the style of beautiful children's rooms. | Die Lage keiner großen Kinderzimmer ist schlecht.The location of no large children's rooms is bad. |
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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 Kinderzimmer?
It is das Kinderzimmer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kinderzimmer 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 Kinderzimmer?
The plural form of das Kinderzimmer is die Kinderzimmer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kinderzimmer mean in English?
The German word das Kinderzimmer translates to “children's room” in English.
How do you decline das Kinderzimmer?
Like all German nouns, Kinderzimmer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kinderzimmer
- Akkusativ: das Kinderzimmer
- Dativ: dem Kinderzimmer
- Genitiv: des Kinderzimmers
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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