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