Why does the noun Neubau 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 Neubau

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Neubauein Neubaukein Neubau
Akkusativden Neubaueinen Neubaukeinen Neubau
Dativdem Neubaueinem Neubaukeinem Neubau
Genitivdes Neubauseines Neubauskeines Neubaus

Examples in context

Real sentences using Neubau in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Neubau ist modern.The new building is modern.
Ein neuer Neubau entsteht hier.A new building is being built here.
Kein neuer Neubau ist geplant.No new building is planned.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen den neuen Neubau.We see the new building.
Wir suchen einen neuen Neubau.We are looking for a new building.
Sie finden keinen neuen Neubau.They find no new building.
Dativ
Ich wohne in dem neuen Neubau.I live in the new building.
Er arbeitet in einem neuen Neubau.He works in a new building.
Sie wohnt in keinem neuen Neubau.She lives in no new building.
Genitiv
Das Dach des neuen Neubaus ist rot.The roof of the new building is red.
Die Farbe eines eines neuen Neubaus ist schön.The color of a new building is beautiful.
Die Lage keines keines neuen Neubaus ist gut.The location of no new building is good.

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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 Neubau?

It is der Neubau. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Neubau 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 Neubau?

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

What does der Neubau mean in English?

The German word der Neubau translates to “new building” in English.

How do you decline der Neubau?

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

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.