Why does the noun Nachthemd 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 Nachthemd

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Nachthemdein Nachthemdkein Nachthemd
Akkusativdas Nachthemdein Nachthemdkein Nachthemd
Dativdem Nachthemdeinem Nachthemdkeinem Nachthemd
Genitivdes Nachthemdeseines Nachthemdeskeines Nachthemdes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nachthemd in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Nachthemd ist bequem.The new nightgown is comfortable.
Ein weiches Nachthemd liegt hier.A soft nightgown lies here.
Kein altes Nachthemd passt mir.No old nightgown fits me.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das neue Nachthemd.I buy the new nightgown.
Er sucht ein kleines Nachthemd.He is looking for a small nightgown.
Sie hat kein großes Nachthemd.She has no large nightgown.
Dativ
Ich schlafe in dem neuen Nachthemd.I sleep in the new nightgown.
Sie fühlt sich wohl in einem alten Nachthemd.She feels comfortable in an old nightgown.
Er schläft in keinem kaputten Nachthemd.He sleeps in no broken nightgown.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Nachthemdes ist blau.The color of the new nightgown is blue.
Der Preis eines guten Nachthemdes ist hoch.The price of a good nightgown is high.
Die Qualität keines alten Nachthemdes ist gut.The quality of no old nightgown is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Nachthemd?

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

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

What does das Nachthemd mean in English?

The German word das Nachthemd translates to “nightgown” in English.

How do you decline das Nachthemd?

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

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.