Nasenloch

Q: Is it der, die, or das Nasenloch?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Nasenloch?

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

Q: What does das Nasenloch mean in English?

The German word das Nasenloch translates to “nostril” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Nasenloch?

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

nostril

Plural: die Nasenlöcher

Strong

Why does the noun Nasenloch 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 Nasenloch

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Nasenloch	ein Nasenloch	kein Nasenloch
Akkusativ	das Nasenloch	ein Nasenloch	kein Nasenloch
Dativ	dem Nasenloch	einem Nasenloch	keinem Nasenloch
Genitiv	des Nasenlochs	eines Nasenlochs	keines Nasenlochs
Nominativ	die Nasenlöcher	Nasenlöcher	keine Nasenlöcher
Akkusativ	die Nasenlöcher	Nasenlöcher	keine Nasenlöcher
Dativ	den Nasenlöchern	Nasenlöcher	keinen Nasenlöcher
Genitiv	der Nasenlöcher	Nasenlöcher	keiner Nasenlöcher

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nasenloch in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das linke Nasenloch ist frei.The left nostril is clear.	Ein Nasenloch ist verstopft.A nostril is blocked.	Kein Nasenloch ist zu klein.No nostril is too small.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das rechte Nasenloch.I see the right nostril.	Er hat ein Nasenloch gereinigt.He cleaned a nostril.	Sie hat kein Nasenloch gesehen.She didn't see any nostril.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem Nasenloch Luft.I give air to the nostril.	Er hilft einem Nasenloch beim Atmen.He helps a nostril with breathing.	Mit keinem Nasenloch bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any nostril.
Genitiv	Die Form des Nasenlochs ist oval.The shape of the nostril is oval.	Die Funktion eines Nasenlochs ist klar.The function of a nostril is clear.	Die Größe keines Nasenlochs gefällt mir.I don't like the size of any nostril.
Nominativ	Die Nasenlöcher sind sauber.The nostrils are clean.	Nasenlöcher sind wichtig zum Atmen.Nostrils are important for breathing.	Keine Nasenlöcher sind blockiert.No nostrils are blocked.
Akkusativ	Der Arzt prüft die Nasenlöcher.The doctor checks the nostrils.	Man braucht Nasenlöcher zum Riechen.One needs nostrils to smell.	Wir sehen keine Nasenlöcher mehr.We don't see any more nostrils.
Dativ	Er zeigt den Nasenlöchern den Weg.He shows the nostrils the way.	Sie gibt Nasenlöcher viel Raum.She gives nostrils a lot of space.	Ich traue keinen Nasenlöcher mehr.I don't trust any nostrils anymore.
Genitiv	Die Reinigung der Nasenlöcher ist wichtig.The cleaning of the nostrils is important.	Die Pflege von Nasenlöcher ist gut.The care of nostrils is good.	Die Qualität keiner Nasenlöcher ist gut.The quality of no nostrils is good.

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Is it der, die, or das Nasenloch?

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

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

What does das Nasenloch mean in English?

The German word das Nasenloch translates to “nostril” in English.

How do you decline das Nasenloch?

Like all German nouns, Nasenloch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Nasenloch
Akkusativ: das Nasenloch
Dativ: dem Nasenloch
Genitiv: des Nasenlochs

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.