Why does the noun Tabak have the article der?
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 Tabak
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Tabak | ein Tabak | — |
| Akkusativ | den Tabak | einen Tabak | — |
| Dativ | dem Tabak | einem Tabak | — |
| Genitiv | des Tabaks | eines Tabaks | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Tabak in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tabak?
It is der Tabak. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tabak is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Tabak?
The noun Tabak is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Tabak mean in English?
The German word der Tabak translates to “tobacco” in English.
How do you decline der Tabak?
Like all German nouns, Tabak changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Tabak
- Akkusativ: den Tabak
- Dativ: dem Tabak
- Genitiv: des Tabaks
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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