Why does the noun Schlafzimmer 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 Schlafzimmer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Schlafzimmerein Schlafzimmerkein Schlafzimmer
Akkusativdas Schlafzimmerein Schlafzimmerkein Schlafzimmer
Dativdem Schlafzimmereinem Schlafzimmerkeinem Schlafzimmer
Genitivdes Schlafzimmerseines Schlafzimmerskeines Schlafzimmers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schlafzimmer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das Schlafzimmer ist groß.The bedroom is large.
Ein Schlafzimmer ist gemütlich.A bedroom is cozy.
Kein Schlafzimmer ist klein.No bedroom is small.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das Schlafzimmer.I see the bedroom.
Wir brauchen ein Schlafzimmer.We need a bedroom.
Ich habe kein Schlafzimmer.I don't have a bedroom.
Dativ
Ich schlafe in dem Schlafzimmer.I sleep in the bedroom.
Ich gehe zu einem Schlafzimmer.I go to a bedroom.
Ich bin in keinem Schlafzimmer.I am in no bedroom.
Genitiv
Die Tür des Schlafzimmers ist offen.The door of the bedroom is open.
Die Größe eines Schlafzimmers ist wichtig.The size of a bedroom is important.
Die Farbe keines Schlafzimmers ist schön.The color of no bedroom is beautiful.

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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 Schlafzimmer?

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

The German noun Schlafzimmer is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Schlafzimmer?

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

What does das Schlafzimmer mean in English?

The German word das Schlafzimmer translates to “bedroom” in English.

How do you decline das Schlafzimmer?

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

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.