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