Singular
das
Lager
camp, storeroom
Plural: die Lager
Why does the noun Lager 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 Lager
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Lager | ein Lager | kein Lager |
| Akkusativ | das Lager | ein Lager | kein Lager |
| Dativ | dem Lager | einem Lager | keinem Lager |
| Genitiv | des Lagers | eines Lagers | keines Lagers |
| Nominativ | die Lager | Lager | keine Lager |
| Akkusativ | die Lager | Lager | keine Lager |
| Dativ | den Lagern | Lagern | keinen Lagern |
| Genitiv | der Lager | Lager | keiner Lager |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Lager in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Lager ist voll.The large warehouse is full. | Ein neues Lager öffnet bald.A new warehouse opens soon. | Kein kleines Lager ist leer.No small warehouse is empty. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen das neue Lager.We visit the new warehouse. | Er sucht ein großes Lager.He is looking for a large warehouse. | Ich finde kein passendes Lager.I find no suitable warehouse. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite in dem großen Lager.I work in the large warehouse. | Er kommt aus einem kleinen Lager.He comes from a small warehouse. | Sie spricht mit keinem neuen Lager.She speaks with no new warehouse. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt des großen Lagers ist wertvoll.The content of the large warehouse is valuable. | Die Lage eines neuen Lagers ist gut.The location of a new warehouse is good. | Die Größe keines kleinen Lagers ist wichtig.The size of no small warehouse is important. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Lager sind geschlossen.The old warehouses are closed. | Moderne Lager sind effizient.Modern warehouses are efficient. | Keine leeren Lager sind hier.No empty warehouses are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie bauen die neuen Lager.They are building the new warehouses. | Wir brauchen große Lager.We need large warehouses. | Er sieht keine alten Lager.He sees no old warehouses. |
| Dativ | Wir lagern Waren in den alten Lagern.We store goods in the old warehouses. | Man hilft neuen Lagern gern.One likes to help new warehouses. | Ich vertraue keinen großen Lagern.I trust no large camps. |
| Genitiv | Die Türen der alten Lager sind zu.The doors of the old warehouses are closed. | Die Sicherheit neuer Lager ist wichtig.The security of new warehouses is important. | Die Probleme keiner leeren Lager sind bekannt.The problems of no empty warehouses are known. |
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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 Lager?
It is das Lager. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lager is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Lager?
The German noun Lager is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Lager?
The plural form of das Lager is die Lager. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Lager mean in English?
The German word das Lager translates to “camp, storeroom” in English.
How do you decline das Lager?
Like all German nouns, Lager changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Lager
- Akkusativ: das Lager
- Dativ: dem Lager
- Genitiv: des Lagers
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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