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