Why does the noun Moped 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 Moped

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Mopedein Moped—
Akkusativdas Mopedein Moped—
Dativdem Mopedeinem Moped—
Genitivdes Mopedseines Mopeds—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Moped in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Moped?

It is das Moped. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Moped 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 Moped?

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

What does das Moped mean in English?

The German word das Moped translates to “moped” in English.

How do you decline das Moped?

Like all German nouns, Moped changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Moped
  • Akkusativ: das Moped
  • Dativ: dem Moped
  • Genitiv: des Mopeds

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.