Why does the noun Raubtier 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 Raubtier

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Raubtierein Raubtierkein Raubtier
Akkusativdas Raubtierein Raubtierkein Raubtier
Dativdem Raubtiereinem Raubtierkeinem Raubtier
Genitivdes Raubtiereseines Raubtiereskeines Raubtieres

Examples in context

Real sentences using Raubtier in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Raubtier jagt heute.The large predator hunts today.
Ein wildes Raubtier ist gefährlich.A wild predator is dangerous.
Kein Raubtier lebt hier.No predator lives here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das gefährliche Raubtier.I see the dangerous predator.
Er fängt ein kleines Raubtier.He catches a small predator.
Wir haben kein Raubtier gefangen.We haven't caught any predator.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem hungrigen Raubtier Futter.I give food to the hungry predator.
Er hilft einem Raubtier im Zoo.He helps a predator in the zoo.
Ich spreche mit keinem Raubtier.I don't speak with any predator.
Genitiv
Die Kraft des starken Raubtieres ist groß.The strength of the strong predator is great.
Der Geruch eines Raubtieres ist stark.The smell of a predator is strong.
Ich kenne die Art keines Raubtieres.I know the species of no predator.

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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 Raubtier?

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

The plural form of das Raubtier is die Raubtiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Raubtier mean in English?

The German word das Raubtier translates to “predator” in English.

How do you decline das Raubtier?

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

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.