Why does the noun Kopftuch 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 Kopftuch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kopftuchein Kopftuchkein Kopftuch
Akkusativdas Kopftuchein Kopftuchkein Kopftuch
Dativdem Kopftucheinem Kopftuchkeinem Kopftuch
Genitivdes Kopftucheseines Kopftucheskeines Kopftuches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kopftuch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kopftuch ist modisch.The new headscarf is fashionable.
Ein schönes Kopftuch liegt hier.A beautiful headscarf lies here.
Kein altes Kopftuch passt mir.No old headscarf fits me.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das neue Kopftuch.I buy the new headscarf.
Er sucht ein kleines Kopftuch.He is looking for a small headscarf.
Sie hat kein großes Kopftuch.She has no large headscarf.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem neuen Kopftuch einen Platz.I give the new headscarf a place.
Sie trägt ein Tuch unter einem alten Kopftuch.She wears a cloth under an old headscarf.
Er passt zu keinem kaputten Kopftuch.He doesn't fit any broken headscarf.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Kopftuches ist blau.The color of the new headscarf is blue.
Der Preis eines guten Kopftuches ist hoch.The price of a good headscarf is high.
Die Qualität keines alten Kopftuches ist gut.The quality of no old headscarf is good.

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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 Kopftuch?

It is das Kopftuch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kopftuch 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 Kopftuch?

The plural form of das Kopftuch is die Kopftücher. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Kopftuch mean in English?

The German word das Kopftuch translates to “headscarf” in English.

How do you decline das Kopftuch?

Like all German nouns, Kopftuch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Kopftuch
  • Akkusativ: das Kopftuch
  • Dativ: dem Kopftuch
  • Genitiv: des Kopftuches

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.