Why does the noun Tablet 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 Tablet
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Tablet | ein Tablet | kein Tablet |
| Akkusativ | das Tablet | ein Tablet | kein Tablet |
| Dativ | dem Tablet | einem Tablet | keinem Tablet |
| Genitiv | des Tablets | eines Tablets | keines Tablets |
| Nominativ | die Tablets | Tablets | keine Tablets |
| Akkusativ | die Tablets | Tablets | keine Tablets |
| Dativ | den Tablets | Tablets | keinen Tablets |
| Genitiv | der Tablets | Tablets | keiner Tablets |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Tablet in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Tablet ist leicht.The new tablet is light. | Ein gutes Tablet ist praktisch.A good tablet is practical. | Kein altes Tablet ist verfügbar.No old tablet is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das neue Tablet.I buy the new tablet. | Er sucht ein gutes Tablet.He is looking for a good tablet. | Ich brauche kein zweites Tablet.I don't need a second tablet. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Tablet.I work with the new tablet. | Mit einem guten Tablet ist es einfach.With a good tablet, it's easy. | Ich kann mit keinem alten Tablet arbeiten.I cannot work with any old tablet. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen Tablets ist hoch.The price of the new tablet is high. | Die Leistung eines eines guten Tablets ist gut.The performance of a good tablet is good. | Ich kenne die Details keines keines alten Tablets.I don't know the details of any old tablet. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Tablets sind teuer.The new tablets are expensive. | Viele Tablets sind beliebt.Many tablets are popular. | Keine alten Tablets sind sicher.No old tablets are secure. |
| Akkusativ | Wir nutzen die neuen Tablets oft.We often use the new tablets. | Ich habe viele Tablets gesehen.I have seen many tablets. | Sie braucht keine teueren Tablets.She doesn't need any expensive tablets. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele mit den neuen Tablets.I play with the new tablets. | Mit vielen Tablets ist es schwierig.With many tablets, it is difficult. | Ich kann mit keinen schlechten Tablets arbeiten.I cannot work with any bad tablets. |
| Genitiv | Die Reparatur der alten Tablets ist teuer.The repair of the old tablets is expensive. | Die Wartung vieler Tablets ist wichtig.The maintenance of many tablets is important. | Ich mag die Designs keiner schlechten Tablets.I don't like the designs of any bad tablets. |
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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 Tablet?
It is das Tablet. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tablet 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 Tablet?
The German noun Tablet is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Tablet?
The plural form of das Tablet is die Tablets. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Tablet mean in English?
The German word das Tablet translates to “tablet” in English.
How do you decline das Tablet?
Like all German nouns, Tablet changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Tablet
- Akkusativ: das Tablet
- Dativ: dem Tablet
- Genitiv: des Tablets
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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