Why does the noun Outfit 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 Outfit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Outfit | ein Outfit | kein Outfit |
| Akkusativ | das Outfit | ein Outfit | kein Outfit |
| Dativ | dem Outfit | einem Outfit | keinem Outfit |
| Genitiv | des Outfits | eines Outfits | keines Outfits |
| Nominativ | die Outfits | Outfits | keine Outfits |
| Akkusativ | die Outfits | Outfits | keine Outfits |
| Dativ | den Outfits | Outfits | keinen Outfits |
| Genitiv | der Outfits | Outfits | keiner Outfits |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Outfit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Outfit ist modern.The new outfit is modern. | Ein kleines Outfit liegt hier.A small outfit lies here. | Kein altes Outfit ist nicht da.No old outfit is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das neue Outfit.I see the new outfit. | Er braucht ein kleines Outfit.He needs a small outfit. | Sie hat kein altes Outfit.She has no old outfit. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem neuen Outfit Farbe.I give color to the new outfit. | Er hilft einem kleinen Outfit.He helps a small outfit. | Sie vertraut keinem alten Outfit.She trusts no old outfit. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen Outfits ist hoch.The price of the new outfit is high. | Die Farbe eines kleinen Outfits ist hell.The color of a small outfit is bright. | Der Wert keines alten Outfits ist bekannt.The value of no old outfit is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Outfits sind praktisch.The new outfits are practical. | Schöne Outfits liegen dort.Beautiful outfits lie there. | Keine alten Outfits sind nicht hier.No old outfits are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die neuen Outfits.We buy the new outfits. | Ich suche schöne Outfits.I am looking for beautiful outfits. | Sie findet keine alten Outfits.She finds no old outfits. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den neuen Outfits.I speak with the new outfits. | Er arbeitet an schönen Outfits.He works on beautiful outfits. | Sie spielt mit keinen alten Outfits.She plays with no old outfits. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Outfits ist gut.The quality of the new outfits is good. | Der Stil schöner Outfits gefällt mir.The style of beautiful outfits pleases me. | Die Größe keiner alten Outfits ist wichtig.The size of no old outfits is important. |
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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 Outfit?
It is das Outfit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Outfit 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 Outfit?
The plural form of das Outfit is die Outfits. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Outfit mean in English?
The German word das Outfit translates to “outfit” in English.
How do you decline das Outfit?
Like all German nouns, Outfit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Outfit
- Akkusativ: das Outfit
- Dativ: dem Outfit
- Genitiv: des Outfits
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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