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