Why does the noun PVC 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 PVC
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das PVC | ein PVC | kein PVC |
| Akkusativ | das PVC | ein PVC | kein PVC |
| Dativ | dem PVC | einem PVC | keinem PVC |
| Genitiv | des PVC | eines PVC | keines PVC |
Examples in context
Real sentences using PVC in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue PVC ist sehr haltbar.The new PVC is very durable. | Ein gutes PVC ist wichtig.A good PVC is important. | Kein altes PVC ist verfügbar.No old PVC is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das neue PVC.I need the new PVC. | Wir suchen ein gutes PVC.We are looking for good PVC. | Er hat kein billiges PVC.He has no cheap PVC. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem alten PVC.I work with the old PVC. | Ich bin zufrieden mit einem guten PVC.I am satisfied with good PVC. | Er arbeitet an keinem neuen PVC.He is not working on any new PVC. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen PVC ist schön.The color of the new PVC is beautiful. | Der Preis eines guten PVC ist hoch.The price of good PVC is high. | Die Eigenschaften keines neuen PVC sind bekannt.The properties of no new PVC are known. |
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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 PVC?
It is das PVC. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and PVC 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 PVC?
The plural form of das PVC is die –. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das PVC mean in English?
The German word das PVC translates to “PVC” in English.
How do you decline das PVC?
Like all German nouns, PVC changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das PVC
- Akkusativ: das PVC
- Dativ: dem PVC
- Genitiv: des PVC
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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