Singular
das
Paar
pair, couple
Plural: die Paare
Why does the noun Paar 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 Paar
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Paar | ein Paar | kein Paar |
| Akkusativ | das Paar | ein Paar | kein Paar |
| Dativ | dem Paar | einem Paar | keinem Paar |
| Genitiv | des Paares | eines Paares | keines Paares |
| Nominativ | die Paare | Paare | keine Paare |
| Akkusativ | die Paare | Paare | keine Paare |
| Dativ | den Paaren | Paaren | keinen Paaren |
| Genitiv | der Paare | Paare | keiner Paare |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Paar in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das glückliche Paar tanzt gern.The happy couple likes to dance. | Ein junges Paar sucht eine Wohnung.A young couple is looking for an apartment. | Kein einziges Paar war auf der Party.No single couple was at the party. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das alte Paar oft.I often see the old couple. | Er fotografiert ein tanzendes Paar.He is photographing a dancing couple. | Wir kennen kein nettes Paar hier.We don't know a nice couple here. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem netten Paar.I am helping the nice couple. | Sie gibt einem jungen Paar den Schlüssel.She gives the key to a young couple. | Das Geschenk gefällt keinem einzigen Paar.Not a single couple likes the gift. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto des jungen Paares ist neu.The young couple's car is new. | Die Geschichte eines glücklichen Paares.The story of a happy couple. | Die Entscheidung keines einzelnen Paares war einfach.The decision of no single couple was easy. |
| Nominativ | Die verliebten Paare gehen spazieren.The couples in love are going for a walk. | Junge Paare wohnen hier.Young couples live here. | Keine neuen Paare sind im Restaurant.No new couples are in the restaurant. |
| Akkusativ | Wir treffen die anderen Paare später.We are meeting the other couples later. | Sie lädt nur wenige Paare ein.She only invites a few couples. | Ich sehe keine bekannten Paare auf der Straße.I see no familiar couples on the street. |
| Dativ | Wir tanzen mit den anderen Paaren.We are dancing with the other couples. | Er spricht mit netten Paaren.He is talking with nice couples. | Sie hilft keinen fremden Paaren.She doesn't help any strange couples. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der anwesenden Paare sind hier.The names of the present couples are here. | Die Probleme vieler Paare sind ähnlich.The problems of many couples are similar. | Die Hilfe keiner anderen Paare war nötig.The help of no other couples was necessary. |
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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 Paar?
It is das Paar. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Paar is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Paar?
The German noun Paar is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Paar?
The plural form of das Paar is die Paare. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Paar mean in English?
The German word das Paar translates to “pair, couple” in English.
How do you decline das Paar?
Like all German nouns, Paar changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Paar
- Akkusativ: das Paar
- Dativ: dem Paar
- Genitiv: des Paares
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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