Why does the noun Pyjama have the article der?
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 Pyjama
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pyjama | ein Pyjama | — |
| Akkusativ | den Pyjama | einen Pyjama | — |
| Dativ | dem Pyjama | einem Pyjama | — |
| Genitiv | des Pyjamas | eines Pyjamas | — |
| Nominativ | die Pyjamas | — Pyjamas | — |
| Akkusativ | die Pyjamas | — Pyjamas | — |
| Dativ | den Pyjamas | — Pyjamas | — |
| Genitiv | der Pyjamas | — Pyjamas | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pyjama 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 Pyjama?
It is der Pyjama. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pyjama is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Pyjama?
The plural form of der Pyjama is die Pyjamas. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Pyjama mean in English?
The German word der Pyjama translates to “pajamas” in English.
How do you decline der Pyjama?
Like all German nouns, Pyjama changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Pyjama
- Akkusativ: den Pyjama
- Dativ: dem Pyjama
- Genitiv: des Pyjamas
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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