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