Why does the noun Quiz 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 Quiz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Quizein Quiz—
Akkusativdas Quizein Quiz—
Dativdem Quizeinem Quiz—
Genitivdes Quizeseines Quizes—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Quiz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Quiz?

It is das Quiz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Quiz 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 Quiz?

The noun Quiz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Quiz mean in English?

The German word das Quiz translates to “quiz” in English.

How do you decline das Quiz?

Like all German nouns, Quiz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Quiz
  • Akkusativ: das Quiz
  • Dativ: dem Quiz
  • Genitiv: des Quizes

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.