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