Why does the noun Nebenraum have the article der?

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 Nebenraum

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Nebenraumein Nebenraum—
Akkusativden Nebenraumeinen Nebenraum—
Dativdem Nebenraumeinem Nebenraum—
Genitivdes Nebenraumseines Nebenraums—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nebenraum in different cases.

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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 Nebenraum?

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

What is the plural of der Nebenraum?

The plural form of der Nebenraum is die Nebenräume. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Nebenraum mean in English?

The German word der Nebenraum translates to “adjoining room” in English.

How do you decline der Nebenraum?

Like all German nouns, Nebenraum changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Nebenraum
  • Akkusativ: den Nebenraum
  • Dativ: dem Nebenraum
  • Genitiv: des Nebenraums

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.