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