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