Singular
das
Plus
plus, advantage
Plural: die Plus
Why does the noun Plus 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 Plus
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Plus | ein Plus | kein Plus |
| Akkusativ | das Plus | ein Plus | kein Plus |
| Dativ | dem Plus | einem Plus | keinem Plus |
| Genitiv | des Plus | eines Plus | keines Plus |
| Nominativ | die Plus | Plus | keine Plus |
| Akkusativ | die Plus | Plus | keine Plus |
| Dativ | den Plus | Plus | keinen Plus |
| Genitiv | der Plus | Plus | keiner Plus |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Plus in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Plus ist der Preis.The big plus is the price. | Ein kleines Plus hilft immer.A small plus always helps. | Kein echtes Plus ist sichtbar.No real plus is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Plus.I see the big plus. | Er hat ein kleines Plus.He has a small plus. | Wir finden kein echtes Plus.We find no real plus. |
| Dativ | Mit dem großen Plus bin ich zufrieden.With the big plus, I am satisfied. | Er gibt einem kleinen Plus Bedeutung.He gives meaning to a small plus. | Ich traue keinem echten Plus.I don't trust any real plus. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des großen Plus ist hoch.The value of the big plus is high. | Der Effekt eines eines kleinen Plus ist klar.The effect of a small plus is clear. | Der Sinn keines keines echten Plus fehlt.The meaning of no real plus is missing. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Plus sind wichtig.The many plusses are important. | Gute Plus sind selten.Good plusses are rare. | Keine neuen Plus gibt es.There are no new plusses. |
| Akkusativ | Sie brauchen die vielen Plus.They need the many plusses. | Wir suchen gute Plus.We are looking for good plusses. | Ich sehe keine neuen Plus.I see no new plusses. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den vielen Plus.He helps the many plusses. | Mit guten Plus arbeitet man gern.One likes to work with good plusses. | Ich glaube keinen neuen Plus.I don't believe any new plusses. |
| Genitiv | Die Summe der vielen Plus ist groß.The sum of the many plusses is large. | Die Bedeutung guter Plus ist wichtig.The meaning of good plusses is important. | Der Wert keiner neuen Plus ist gering.The value of no new plusses is low. |
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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 Plus?
It is das Plus. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Plus 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 Plus?
The plural form of das Plus is die Plus. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Plus mean in English?
The German word das Plus translates to “plus, advantage” in English.
How do you decline das Plus?
Like all German nouns, Plus changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Plus
- Akkusativ: das Plus
- Dativ: dem Plus
- Genitiv: des Plus
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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