Singular
das
Kissen
pillow/cushion
Plural: die Kissen
Why does the noun Kissen 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 Kissen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kissen | ein Kissen | kein Kissen |
| Akkusativ | das Kissen | ein Kissen | kein Kissen |
| Dativ | dem Kissen | einem Kissen | keinem Kissen |
| Genitiv | des Kissens | eines Kissens | keines Kissens |
| Nominativ | die Kissen | Kissen | keine Kissen |
| Akkusativ | die Kissen | Kissen | keine Kissen |
| Dativ | den Kissen | Kissen | keinen Kissen |
| Genitiv | der Kissen | Kissen | keiner Kissen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kissen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Kissen ist weich.The new pillow is soft. | Ein kleines Kissen liegt auf dem Bett.A small pillow lies on the bed. | Kein sauberes Kissen ist hier.No clean pillow is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das große Kissen.I need the big pillow. | Sie kauft ein weiches Kissen.She buys a soft pillow. | Er hat kein bequemes Kissen.He has no comfortable pillow. |
| Dativ | Ich liege auf dem warmen Kissen.I lie on the warm pillow. | Er schläft auf einem kleinen Kissen.He sleeps on a small pillow. | Ich bin mit keinem nassen Kissen zufrieden.I am satisfied with no wet pillow. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Kissens ist schön.The color of the new pillow is beautiful. | Der Bezug eines kleinen Kissens fehlt.The cover of a small pillow is missing. | Der Preis keines weichen Kissens ist hoch.The price of no soft pillow is high. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kissen sind bequem.The new pillows are comfortable. | Viele Kissen liegen überall.Many pillows are everywhere. | Keine alten Kissen sind verfügbar.No old pillows are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die bunten Kissen.We see the colorful pillows. | Ich möchte weiche Kissen kaufen.I want to buy soft pillows. | Sie braucht keine neuen Kissen.She doesn't need new pillows. |
| Dativ | Sie spielt mit den vielen Kissen.She plays with the many pillows. | Ich träume von schönen Kissen.I dream of beautiful pillows. | Mit keinen alten Kissen ist es gemütlich.It's not cozy with old pillows. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der vielen Kissen ist gut.The size of the many pillows is good. | Die Qualität guter Kissen ist wichtig.The quality of good pillows is important. | Die Farbe keiner alten Kissen gefällt mir.I don't like the color of any old pillows. |
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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 Kissen?
It is das Kissen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kissen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Kissen?
The German noun Kissen is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Kissen?
The plural form of das Kissen is die Kissen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kissen mean in English?
The German word das Kissen translates to “pillow/cushion” in English.
How do you decline das Kissen?
Like all German nouns, Kissen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kissen
- Akkusativ: das Kissen
- Dativ: dem Kissen
- Genitiv: des Kissens
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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