Singular
das
Kraftwerk
power plant
Plural: die Kraftwerke
Why does the noun Kraftwerk 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 Kraftwerk
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kraftwerk | ein Kraftwerk | — |
| Akkusativ | das Kraftwerk | ein Kraftwerk | — |
| Dativ | dem Kraftwerk | einem Kraftwerk | — |
| Genitiv | des Kraftwerks | eines Kraftwerks | — |
| Nominativ | die Kraftwerke | — Kraftwerke | — |
| Akkusativ | die Kraftwerke | — Kraftwerke | — |
| Dativ | den Kraftwerken | — Kraftwerken | — |
| Genitiv | der Kraftwerke | — Kraftwerke | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kraftwerk in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
GET THE APP
Practice das Kraftwerk in the app
Master das Kraftwerk (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.
- 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
- Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
- Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Kraftwerk?
It is das Kraftwerk. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kraftwerk 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 Kraftwerk?
The plural form of das Kraftwerk is die Kraftwerke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kraftwerk mean in English?
The German word das Kraftwerk translates to “power plant” in English.
How do you decline das Kraftwerk?
Like all German nouns, Kraftwerk changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kraftwerk
- Akkusativ: das Kraftwerk
- Dativ: dem Kraftwerk
- Genitiv: des Kraftwerks
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.
BROWSE BY GENDER
Neuter nouns
Explore →
Browse by declension
Strong Standard declension — no extra -(e)n. The 96% majority.
Explore →