Why does the noun PC 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 PC
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der PC | ein PC | kein PC |
| Akkusativ | den PC | einen PC | keinen PC |
| Dativ | dem PC | einem PC | keinem PC |
| Genitiv | des PCs | eines PCs | keines PCs |
| Nominativ | die PCs | PCs | keine PCs |
| Akkusativ | die PCs | PCs | keine PCs |
| Dativ | den PCs | PCs | keinen PCs |
| Genitiv | der PCs | PCs | keiner PCs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using PC in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue PC ist sehr schnell.The new PC is very fast. | Ein neuer PC steht dort.A new PC stands there. | Kein neuer PC ist mehr frei.No new PC is free anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen PC.I visit the new PC. | Wir suchen einen neuen PC.We are looking for a new PC. | Ich finde keinen neuen PC.I don't find any new PC. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an dem neuen PC.I work on the new PC. | Sie spielt an einem neuen PC.She plays on a new PC. | Er arbeitet an keinem neuen PC.He works on no new PC. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen PCs ist hoch.The price of the new PC is high. | Die Leistung eines neuen PCs ist gut.The performance of a new PC is good. | Der Wert keines neuen PCs ist bekannt.The value of no new PC is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen PCs sind oft teuer.The new PCs are often expensive. | Neue PCs sind wichtig für uns.New PCs are important for us. | Keine neuen PCs sind hier erlaubt.No new PCs are allowed here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die neuen PCs.She likes the new PCs. | Er kauft gern neue PCs.He likes to buy new PCs. | Wir haben keine neuen PCs mehr.We don't have any new PCs anymore. |
| Dativ | Wir spielen an den neuen PCs.We play on the new PCs. | Ich arbeite an neuen PCs.I work on new PCs. | Sie spielt an keinen neuen PCs.She plays on no new PCs. |
| Genitiv | Die Regeln der neuen PCs sind klar.The rules of the new PCs are clear. | Die Geschichte neuer PCs ist interessant.The history of new PCs is interesting. | Die Zukunft keiner neuen PCs ist sicher.The future of no new PCs 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 PC?
It is der PC. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and PC 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 PC?
The plural form of der PC is die PCs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der PC mean in English?
The German word der PC translates to “computer” in English.
How do you decline der PC?
Like all German nouns, PC changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der PC
- Akkusativ: den PC
- Dativ: dem PC
- Genitiv: des PCs
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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