Why does the noun Sofa 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 Sofa
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Sofa | ein Sofa | kein Sofa |
| Akkusativ | das Sofa | ein Sofa | kein Sofa |
| Dativ | dem Sofa | einem Sofa | keinem Sofa |
| Genitiv | des Sofas | eines Sofas | keines Sofas |
| Nominativ | die Sofas | Sofas | keine Sofas |
| Akkusativ | die Sofas | Sofas | keine Sofas |
| Dativ | den Sofas | Sofas | keinen Sofas |
| Genitiv | der Sofas | Sofas | keiner Sofas |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Sofa in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Sofa ist bequem.The large sofa is comfortable. | Ein neues Sofa ist praktisch.A new sofa is practical. | Kein kleines Sofa ist hier.No small sofa is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das neue Sofa.I am buying the new sofa. | Wir brauchen ein großes Sofa.We need a large sofa. | Er hat kein kleines Sofa.He does not have a small sofa. |
| Dativ | Ich sitze auf dem neuen Sofa.I am sitting on the new sofa. | Er schläft auf einem großen Sofa.He sleeps on a large sofa. | Ich bin mit keinem kaputten Sofa zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any broken sofa. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Sofas ist blau.The color of the new sofa is blue. | Der Preis eines großen Sofas ist hoch.The price of a large sofa is high. | Die Größe keines kleinen Sofas ist egal.The size of no small sofa matters. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Sofas sind weich.The new sofas are soft. | Große Sofas sind oft teuer.Large sofas are often expensive. | Keine alten Sofas passen hier.No old sofas fit here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mögen die bequemen Sofas sehr.They like the comfortable sofas very much. | Wir suchen neue Sofas für das Wohnzimmer.We are looking for new sofas for the living room. | Ich sehe keine alten Sofas hier.I don't see any old sofas here. |
| Dativ | Wir sitzen auf den bequemen Sofas gern.We like to sit on the comfortable sofas. | Ich bin mit neuen Sofas zufrieden.I am satisfied with new sofas. | Ich bin mit keinen alten Sofas zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any old sofas. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der bequemen Sofas ist gut.The quality of the comfortable sofas is good. | Die Auswahl neuer Sofas ist groß.The selection of new sofas is large. | Die Reparatur keiner alten Sofas ist schwierig.The repair of no old sofas is difficult. |
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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 Sofa?
It is das Sofa. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Sofa 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 Sofa?
The German noun Sofa is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Sofa?
The plural form of das Sofa is die Sofas. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Sofa mean in English?
The German word das Sofa translates to “sofa” in English.
How do you decline das Sofa?
Like all German nouns, Sofa changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Sofa
- Akkusativ: das Sofa
- Dativ: dem Sofa
- Genitiv: des Sofas
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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