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