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