Why does the noun Signal 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 Signal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Signal | ein Signal | kein Signal |
| Akkusativ | das Signal | ein Signal | kein Signal |
| Dativ | dem Signal | einem Signal | keinem Signal |
| Genitiv | des Signals | eines Signals | keines Signals |
| Nominativ | die Signale | Signale | keine Signale |
| Akkusativ | die Signale | Signale | keine Signale |
| Dativ | den Signalen | Signalen | keinen Signalen |
| Genitiv | der Signale | Signale | keiner Signale |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Signal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Signal ist klar.The signal is clear. | Ein Signal kommt jetzt.A signal comes now. | Kein Signal ist sichtbar.No signal is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das Signal.I see the signal. | Er gibt ein Signal.He gives a signal. | Ich sehe kein Signal.I see no signal. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem Signal.I follow the signal. | Er antwortet einem Signal.He answers a signal. | Ich folge keinem Signal.I follow no signal. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des Signals.The color of the signal. | Die Farbe eines Signals.The color of a signal. | Die Farbe keines Signals.The color of no signal. |
| Nominativ | Die Signale sind wichtig.The signals are important. | Neue Signale erscheinen oft.New signals often appear. | Keine Signale kommen an.No signals arrive. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die Signale.We see the signals. | Ich sehe viele Signale.I see many signals. | Ich sehe keine Signale.I see no signals. |
| Dativ | Ich folge den Signalen.I follow the signals. | Er lauscht vielen Signalen.He listens to many signals. | Ich folge keinen Signalen.I follow no signals. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der Signale.The color of the signals. | Die Farbe vieler Signale.The color of many signals. | Die Farbe keiner Signale.The color of no signals. |
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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 Signal?
It is das Signal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Signal 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 Signal?
The German noun Signal is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Signal?
The plural form of das Signal is die Signale. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Signal mean in English?
The German word das Signal translates to “signal” in English.
How do you decline das Signal?
Like all German nouns, Signal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Signal
- Akkusativ: das Signal
- Dativ: dem Signal
- Genitiv: des Signals
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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