Why does the noun Reisepass 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 Reisepass

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Reisepassein Reisepasskein Reisepass
Akkusativden Reisepasseinen Reisepasskeinen Reisepass
Dativdem Reisepasseinem Reisepasskeinem Reisepass
Genitivdes Reisepasseseines Reisepasseskeines Reisepasses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Reisepass in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Reisepass ist jetzt gültig.The passport is valid now.
Ein Reisepass hat {noun2}.A passport has a photo.
Kein Reisepass funktioniert heute.No passport works today.
Akkusativ
Ich zeige den Reisepass hier.I show the passport here.
Er braucht einen Reisepass für {noun2}.He needs a passport for the trip.
Wir finden keinen Reisepass mehr.We don't find any passport anymore.
Dativ
Ich reise mit dem Reisepass.I travel with the passport.
Er geht mit einem Reisepass.He goes with a passport.
Sie kommt mit keinem Reisepass.She comes with no passport.
Genitiv
Die Nummer des Reisepasses ist 123.The number of the passport is 123.
Der Name eines Reisepasses fehlt.The name of a passport is missing.
Die Farbe keines Reisepasses ist bekannt.The color of no passport is known.

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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 Reisepass?

It is der Reisepass. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reisepass 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 Reisepass?

The plural form of der Reisepass is die Reisepässe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Reisepass mean in English?

The German word der Reisepass translates to “passport” in English.

How do you decline der Reisepass?

Like all German nouns, Reisepass changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Reisepass
  • Akkusativ: den Reisepass
  • Dativ: dem Reisepass
  • Genitiv: des Reisepasses

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.