Singular
das
Picknick
picnic
Plural: die Picknicks
Why does the noun Picknick 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 Picknick
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Picknick | ein Picknick | — |
| Akkusativ | das Picknick | ein Picknick | — |
| Dativ | dem Picknick | einem Picknick | — |
| Genitiv | des Picknicks | eines Picknicks | — |
| Nominativ | die Picknicks | — Picknicks | — |
| Akkusativ | die Picknicks | — Picknicks | — |
| Dativ | den Picknicks | — Picknicks | — |
| Genitiv | der Picknicks | — Picknicks | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Picknick in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Picknick?
It is das Picknick. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Picknick 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 Picknick?
The plural form of das Picknick is die Picknicks. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Picknick mean in English?
The German word das Picknick translates to “picnic” in English.
How do you decline das Picknick?
Like all German nouns, Picknick changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Picknick
- Akkusativ: das Picknick
- Dativ: dem Picknick
- Genitiv: des Picknicks
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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