Why does the noun Schauspielhaus 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 Schauspielhaus

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Schauspielhausein Schauspielhaus—
Akkusativdas Schauspielhausein Schauspielhaus—
Dativdem Schauspielhauseinem Schauspielhaus—
Genitivdes Schauspielhauseseines Schauspielhauses—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schauspielhaus in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Schauspielhaus?

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

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

What does das Schauspielhaus mean in English?

The German word das Schauspielhaus translates to “theater” in English.

How do you decline das Schauspielhaus?

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

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.