Singular
das
Schaufenster
shop window
Plural: die Schaufenster
Why does the noun Schaufenster 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 Schaufenster
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Schaufenster | ein Schaufenster | — |
| Akkusativ | das Schaufenster | ein Schaufenster | — |
| Dativ | dem Schaufenster | einem Schaufenster | — |
| Genitiv | des Schaufensters | eines Schaufensters | — |
| Nominativ | die Schaufenster | — Schaufenster | — |
| Akkusativ | die Schaufenster | — Schaufenster | — |
| Dativ | den Schaufenstern | — Schaufenstern | — |
| Genitiv | der Schaufenster | — Schaufenster | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schaufenster in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Schaufenster?
It is das Schaufenster. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schaufenster 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 Schaufenster?
The plural form of das Schaufenster is die Schaufenster. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Schaufenster mean in English?
The German word das Schaufenster translates to “shop window” in English.
How do you decline das Schaufenster?
Like all German nouns, Schaufenster changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Schaufenster
- Akkusativ: das Schaufenster
- Dativ: dem Schaufenster
- Genitiv: des Schaufensters
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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