Why does the noun Runden 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 Runden
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Runden | ein Runden | kein Runden |
| Akkusativ | das Runden | ein Runden | kein Runden |
| Dativ | dem Runden | einem Runden | keinem Runden |
| Genitiv | des Rundens | eines Rundens | keines Rundens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Runden in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schnelle Runden ist schwer.The fast rounding is difficult. | Ein gutes Runden hilft immer.A good rounding always helps. | Kein Runden ist perfekt.No rounding is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das präzise Runden.I like the precise rounding. | Er lernt ein neues Runden.He learns a new rounding. | Sie übt kein Runden.She practices no rounding. |
| Dativ | Bei dem Runden braucht man Geduld.During rounding, one needs patience. | Mit einem guten Runden spart man Zeit.With a good rounding, one saves time. | Ich widme keinem Runden Zeit.I dedicate no time to rounding. |
| Genitiv | Die Kunst des Rundens ist schwer.The art of rounding is difficult. | Der Zweck eines Rundens ist klar.The purpose of a rounding is clear. | Die Schwierigkeit keines Rundens ist gering.The difficulty of no rounding is small. |
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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 Runden?
It is das Runden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Runden 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 Runden?
The noun Runden is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Runden mean in English?
The German word das Runden translates to “rounds, rounding” in English.
How do you decline das Runden?
Like all German nouns, Runden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Runden
- Akkusativ: das Runden
- Dativ: dem Runden
- Genitiv: des Rundens
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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