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