Why does the noun Paradies 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 Paradies

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Paradiesein Paradieskein Paradies
Akkusativdas Paradiesein Paradieskein Paradies
Dativdem Paradieseinem Paradieskeinem Paradies
Genitivdes Paradieseines Paradieskeines Paradies

Examples in context

Real sentences using Paradies in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Paradies ist schön.The new paradise is beautiful.
Ein solches Paradies existiert nicht.Such a paradise does not exist.
Kein irdisches Paradies ist perfekt.No earthly paradise is perfect.
Akkusativ
Ich suche das verlorene Paradies.I am looking for the lost paradise.
Er findet ein kleines Paradies.He finds a small paradise.
Sie sieht kein echtes Paradies.She sees no real paradise.
Dativ
Ich träume von dem ewigen Paradies.I dream of the eternal paradise.
Er wohnt in einem kleinen Paradies.He lives in a small paradise.
Sie glaubt keinem falschen Paradies.She believes no false paradise.
Genitiv
Die Schönheit des irdischen Paradieses ist groß.The beauty of the earthly paradise is great.
Der Name eines eines verlorenen Paradieses ist bekannt.The name of a lost paradise is known.
Die Lage keines keines neuen Paradieses ist klar.The location of no new paradise is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Paradies?

It is das Paradies. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Paradies 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 Paradies?

The plural form of das Paradies is die Paradiese. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Paradies mean in English?

The German word das Paradies translates to “paradise” in English.

How do you decline das Paradies?

Like all German nouns, Paradies changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Paradies
  • Akkusativ: das Paradies
  • Dativ: dem Paradies
  • Genitiv: des Paradies

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.