Singular
das
Parkverbot
no parking
Plural: die Parkverbote
Why does the noun Parkverbot 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 Parkverbot
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Parkverbot | ein Parkverbot | kein Parkverbot |
| Akkusativ | das Parkverbot | ein Parkverbot | kein Parkverbot |
| Dativ | dem Parkverbot | einem Parkverbot | keinem Parkverbot |
| Genitiv | des Parkverbotes | eines Parkverbotes | keines Parkverbotes |
| Nominativ | die Parkverbote | Parkverbote | keine Parkverbote |
| Akkusativ | die Parkverbote | Parkverbote | keine Parkverbote |
| Dativ | den Parkverboten | Parkverboten | keinen Parkverboten |
| Genitiv | der Parkverbote | Parkverbote | keiner Parkverbote |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Parkverbot in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Parkverbot ist streng.The new parking ban is strict. | Ein altes Parkverbot gilt hier.An old parking ban applies here. | Kein klares Parkverbot ist sichtbar.No clear parking ban is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich beachte das neue Parkverbot.I observe the new parking ban. | Er ignoriert ein altes Parkverbot.He ignores an old parking ban. | Sie hat kein klares Parkverbot gesehen.She didn't see any clear parking ban. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem neuen Parkverbot.I follow the new parking ban. | Sie fährt trotz einem alten Parkverbot.She drives despite an old parking ban. | Er parkt an keinem klaren Parkverbot.He is not parking at any clear parking ban. |
| Genitiv | Die Gültigkeit des neuen Parkverbotes ist wichtig.The validity of the new parking ban is important. | Der Grund eines strengen Parkverbotes ist unklar.The reason for a strict parking ban is unclear. | Die Wirkung keines klaren Parkverbotes ist gut.The effect of no clear parking ban is good. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Parkverbote sind streng.The new parking bans are strict. | Alte Parkverbote gelten hier.Old parking bans apply here. | Keine klaren Parkverbote sind hier.No clear parking bans are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Parkverbote.We see the new parking bans. | Ich finde strenge Parkverbote überall.I find strict parking bans everywhere. | Er hat keine klaren Parkverbote gefunden.He didn't find any clear parking bans. |
| Dativ | Er folgt den neuen Parkverboten.He follows the new parking bans. | Ich bin mit strengen Parkverboten einverstanden.I agree with strict parking bans. | Er parkt an keinen klaren Parkverboten.He is not parking at any clear parking bans. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der neuen Parkverbote ist wichtig.The duration of the new parking bans is important. | Der Zweck strenger Parkverbote ist klar.The purpose of strict parking bans is clear. | Die Einhaltung keiner klaren Parkverbote ist einfach.Compliance with no clear parking bans is easy. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Parkverbot?
It is das Parkverbot. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Parkverbot 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 Parkverbot?
The plural form of das Parkverbot is die Parkverbote. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Parkverbot mean in English?
The German word das Parkverbot translates to “no parking” in English.
How do you decline das Parkverbot?
Like all German nouns, Parkverbot changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Parkverbot
- Akkusativ: das Parkverbot
- Dativ: dem Parkverbot
- Genitiv: des Parkverbotes
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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