Singular
das
Paket
parcel, package
Plural: die Pakete
Why does the noun Paket 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 Paket
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Paket | ein Paket | kein Paket |
| Akkusativ | das Paket | ein Paket | kein Paket |
| Dativ | dem Paket | einem Paket | keinem Paket |
| Genitiv | des Paketes | eines Paketes | keines Paketes |
| Nominativ | die Pakete | Pakete | keine Pakete |
| Akkusativ | die Pakete | Pakete | keine Pakete |
| Dativ | den Paketen | Paketen | keinen Paketen |
| Genitiv | der Pakete | Pakete | keiner Pakete |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Paket in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Paket kommt heute.The big package arrives today. | Ein kleines Paket liegt hier.A small package lies here. | Kein schweres Paket ist da.No heavy package is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich schicke das große Paket.I send the big package. | Er trägt ein schweres Paket.He carries a heavy package. | Sie hat kein Paket.She has no package. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem kleinen Paket einen Aufkleber.I give the small package a sticker. | Ich lege etwas in einem großen Paket.I put something in a big package. | Sie gibt keinem Paket Priorität.She gives no package priority. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt des großen Paketes ist geheim.The content of the big package is secret. | Die Farbe eines kleinen Paketes ist blau.The color of a small package is blue. | Der Wert keines Paketes ist bekannt.The value of no package is known. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Pakete sind angekommen.The many packages have arrived. | Neue Pakete kommen morgen.New packages arrive tomorrow. | Keine Pakete sind hier.No packages are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir packen die kleinen Pakete.We pack the small packages. | Ich sehe viele Pakete.I see many packages. | Er findet keine Pakete.He finds no packages. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an den großen Paketen.I work on the big packages. | Ich gebe neuen Paketen Nummern.I give new packages numbers. | Sie vertraut keinen Paketen.She trusts no packages. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der vielen Pakete ist unterschiedlich.The size of the many packages is different. | Der Inhalt neuer Pakete ist wichtig.The content of new packages is important. | Die Herkunft keiner Pakete ist klar.The origin of no packages is clear. |
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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 Paket?
It is das Paket. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Paket 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 Paket?
The German noun Paket is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Paket?
The plural form of das Paket is die Pakete. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Paket mean in English?
The German word das Paket translates to “parcel, package” in English.
How do you decline das Paket?
Like all German nouns, Paket changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Paket
- Akkusativ: das Paket
- Dativ: dem Paket
- Genitiv: des Paketes
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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