Singular
das
Parkhaus
parking garage
Plural: die Parkhäuser
Why does the noun Parkhaus 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 Parkhaus
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Parkhaus | ein Parkhaus | kein Parkhaus |
| Akkusativ | das Parkhaus | ein Parkhaus | kein Parkhaus |
| Dativ | dem Parkhaus | einem Parkhaus | keinem Parkhaus |
| Genitiv | des Parkhauses | eines Parkhauses | keines Parkhauses |
| Nominativ | die Parkhäuser | Parkhäuser | keine Parkhäuser |
| Akkusativ | die Parkhäuser | Parkhäuser | keine Parkhäuser |
| Dativ | den Parkhäusern | Parkhäusern | keinen Parkhäusern |
| Genitiv | der Parkhäuser | Parkhäuser | keiner Parkhäuser |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Parkhaus in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Parkhaus ist groß.The new parking garage is big. | Ein großes Parkhaus ist hier.A big parking garage is here. | Kein Parkhaus ist frei.No parking garage is free. |
| Akkusativ | Ich suche das neue Parkhaus.I am looking for the new parking garage. | Wir brauchen ein Parkhaus.We need a parking garage. | Ich finde kein Parkhaus.I can't find a parking garage. |
| Dativ | Ich parke in dem großen Parkhaus.I park in the big parking garage. | Er arbeitet in einem Parkhaus.He works in a parking garage. | Ich bin in keinem Parkhaus.I am not in any parking garage. |
| Genitiv | Das Dach des neuen Parkhauses.The roof of the new parking garage. | Der Preis eines Parkhauses ist hoch.The price of a parking garage is high. | Die Lage keines Parkhauses ist gut.The location of no parking garage is good. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Parkhäuser sind voll.The new parking garages are full. | Große Parkhäuser sind teuer.Big parking garages are expensive. | Keine Parkhäuser sind offen.No parking garages are open. |
| Akkusativ | Er sieht die alten Parkhäuser.He sees the old parking garages. | Wir bauen neue Parkhäuser.We are building new parking garages. | Sie haben keine Parkhäuser.They don't have any parking garages. |
| Dativ | Wir gehen zu den Parkhäusern.We go to the parking garages. | Sie helfen vielen Parkhäusern.They help many parking garages. | Ich bin in keinen Parkhäusern.I am not in any parking garages. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der alten Parkhäuser.The color of the old parking garages. | Die Größe vieler Parkhäuser variiert.The size of many parking garages varies. | Die Zukunft keiner Parkhäuser ist sicher.The future of no parking garages is certain. |
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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 Parkhaus?
It is das Parkhaus. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Parkhaus 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 Parkhaus?
The plural form of das Parkhaus is die Parkhäuser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Parkhaus mean in English?
The German word das Parkhaus translates to “parking garage” in English.
How do you decline das Parkhaus?
Like all German nouns, Parkhaus changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Parkhaus
- Akkusativ: das Parkhaus
- Dativ: dem Parkhaus
- Genitiv: des Parkhauses
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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