Why does the noun Mobilbox have the article die?

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 Mobilbox

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Mobilboxeine Mobilbox—
Akkusativdie Mobilboxeine Mobilbox—
Dativder Mobilboxeiner Mobilbox—
Genitivder Mobilboxeiner Mobilbox—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mobilbox in different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Mobilbox?

It is die Mobilbox. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mobilbox is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Mobilbox?

The plural form of die Mobilbox is die Mobilboxen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Mobilbox mean in English?

The German word die Mobilbox translates to “voicemail” in English.

How do you decline die Mobilbox?

Like all German nouns, Mobilbox changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Mobilbox
  • Akkusativ: die Mobilbox
  • Dativ: der Mobilbox
  • Genitiv: der Mobilbox

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.