Singular
der
Lampenschirm
lampshade
Plural: die Lampenschirme
Why does the noun Lampenschirm have the article der?
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 Lampenschirm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Lampenschirm | ein Lampenschirm | — |
| Akkusativ | den Lampenschirm | einen Lampenschirm | — |
| Dativ | dem Lampenschirm | einem Lampenschirm | — |
| Genitiv | des Lampenschirms | eines Lampenschirms | — |
| Nominativ | die Lampenschirme | — Lampenschirme | — |
| Akkusativ | die Lampenschirme | — Lampenschirme | — |
| Dativ | den Lampenschirmen | — Lampenschirmen | — |
| Genitiv | der Lampenschirme | — Lampenschirme | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Lampenschirm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Lampenschirm?
It is der Lampenschirm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lampenschirm is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Lampenschirm?
The plural form of der Lampenschirm is die Lampenschirme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Lampenschirm mean in English?
The German word der Lampenschirm translates to “lampshade” in English.
How do you decline der Lampenschirm?
Like all German nouns, Lampenschirm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Lampenschirm
- Akkusativ: den Lampenschirm
- Dativ: dem Lampenschirm
- Genitiv: des Lampenschirms
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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