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