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