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