Why does the noun Regal 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 Regal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Regal | ein Regal | kein Regal |
| Akkusativ | das Regal | ein Regal | kein Regal |
| Dativ | dem Regal | einem Regal | keinem Regal |
| Genitiv | des Regals | eines Regals | keines Regals |
| Nominativ | die Regale | Regale | keine Regale |
| Akkusativ | die Regale | Regale | keine Regale |
| Dativ | den Regalen | Regalen | keinen Regalen |
| Genitiv | der Regale | Regale | keiner Regale |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Regal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Regal ist wichtig.The new shelf is important. | Ein neues Regal steht hier.A new shelf stands here. | Kein neues Regal ist verfügbar.No new shelf is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das neue Regal.I see the new shelf. | Ich brauche ein neues Regal.I need a new shelf. | Ich habe kein neues Regal.I have no new shelf. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Regal.I help the new shelf. | Ich gebe einem neuen Regal Farbe.I give color to a new shelf. | Ich spreche mit keinem neuen Regal.I speak with no new shelf. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen Regals ist hoch.The price of the new shelf is high. | Der Wert eines neuen Regals ist unklar.The value of a new shelf is unclear. | Die Farbe keines neuen Regals gefällt mir nicht.I don't like the color of no new shelf. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Regale sind interessant.The new shelves are interesting. | Neue Regale sind nützlich.New shelves are useful. | Keine neuen Regale sind hier.No new shelves are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die neuen Regale.We buy the new shelves. | Ich suche neue Regale.I am looking for new shelves. | Er hat keine neuen Regale.He has no new shelves. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet mit den neuen Regalen.He works with the new shelves. | Ich danke neuen Regalen.I thank new shelves. | Sie hilft keinen neuen Regalen.She helps no new shelves. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Regale ist gut.The quality of the new shelves is good. | Der Beginn neuer Regale ist wichtig.The beginning of new shelves is important. | Die Bedeutung keiner neuen Regale ist nicht klar.The meaning of no new shelves is clear. |
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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 Regal?
It is das Regal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Regal is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Regal?
The German noun Regal is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Regal?
The plural form of das Regal is die Regale. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Regal mean in English?
The German word das Regal translates to “shelf” in English.
How do you decline das Regal?
Like all German nouns, Regal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Regal
- Akkusativ: das Regal
- Dativ: dem Regal
- Genitiv: des Regals
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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