Why does the noun Pech 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 Pech
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Pech | ein Pech | kein Pech |
| Akkusativ | das Pech | ein Pech | kein Pech |
| Dativ | dem Pech | einem Pech | keinem Pech |
| Genitiv | des Pech | eines Pech | keines Pech |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pech in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Pech verfolgt mich.The great bad luck follows me. | Ein kleines Pech passiert mir.A small misfortune happens to me. | Kein echtes Pech ist das.That is no real bad luck. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe das große Pech.I have the great bad luck. | Er hat ein kleines Pech.He has a small misfortune. | Sie hat kein echtes Pech.She has no real bad luck. |
| Dativ | Mit dem großen Pech lebe ich.I live with the great bad luck. | Er kämpft mit einem kleinen Pech.He struggles with a small misfortune. | Sie hilft keinem echten Pech.She helps no real bad luck. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des großen Pech ist klar.The cause of the great bad luck is clear. | Die Folge eines eines kleinen Pech ist klein.The consequence of a small misfortune is small. | Der Grund keines keines echten Pech ist bekannt.The reason for no real bad luck 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 Pech?
It is das Pech. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pech 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 Pech?
The noun Pech is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Pech mean in English?
The German word das Pech translates to “bad luck, pitch” in English.
How do you decline das Pech?
Like all German nouns, Pech changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Pech
- Akkusativ: das Pech
- Dativ: dem Pech
- Genitiv: des Pech
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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