Singular
der
Pass
pass, passport
Plural: die Pässe
Why does the noun Pass 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 Pass
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pass | ein Pass | kein Pass |
| Akkusativ | den Pass | einen Pass | keinen Pass |
| Dativ | dem Pass | einem Pass | keinem Pass |
| Genitiv | des Passes | eines Passes | keines Passes |
| Nominativ | die Pässe | Pässe | keine Pässe |
| Akkusativ | die Pässe | Pässe | keine Pässe |
| Dativ | den Pässen | Pässen | keinen Pässen |
| Genitiv | der Pässe | Pässe | keiner Pässe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pass in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Pass ist abgelaufen.The passport has expired. | Ein Pass ist nötig.A passport is necessary. | Kein Pass ist gültig.No passport is valid. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den Pass.I need the passport. | Er hat einen Pass.He has a passport. | Sie findet keinen Pass.She finds no passport. |
| Dativ | Ich reise mit dem Pass.I travel with the passport. | Ich bin mit einem Pass zufrieden.I am satisfied with a passport. | Sie reist mit keinem Pass.She travels with no passport. |
| Genitiv | Die Nummer des Passes ist wichtig.The number of the passport is important. | Die Farbe eines Passes ist grün.The color of a passport is green. | Der Besitzer keines Passes ist bekannt.The owner of no passport is known. |
| Nominativ | Die Pässe sind wichtig.The passports are important. | Neue Pässe sind teuer.New passports are expensive. | Keine Pässe sind hier.No passports are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir zeigen die Pässe.We show the passports. | Ich sehe viele Pässe.I see many passports. | Er hat keine Pässe.He has no passports. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den Pässen zufrieden.I am satisfied with the passports. | Wir reisen mit neuen Pässen.We travel with new passports. | Sie reist mit keinen Pässen.She travels with no passports. |
| Genitiv | Die Gültigkeit der Pässe ist wichtig.The validity of the passports is important. | Die Farbe vieler Pässe ist blau.The color of many passports is blue. | Die Nummer keiner Pässe ist bekannt.The number of no passports is known. |
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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 Pass?
It is der Pass. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pass is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Pass?
The German noun Pass is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Pass?
The plural form of der Pass is die Pässe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Pass mean in English?
The German word der Pass translates to “pass, passport” in English.
How do you decline der Pass?
Like all German nouns, Pass changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Pass
- Akkusativ: den Pass
- Dativ: dem Pass
- Genitiv: des Passes
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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