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