Singular

die

Tapete

Q: Is it der, die, or das Tapete?

It is die Tapete. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tapete is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of die Tapete?

The plural form of die Tapete is die Tapeten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does die Tapete mean in English?

The German word die Tapete translates to “wallpaper” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Tapete?

Like all German nouns, Tapete changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Tapete Akkusativ: die Tapete Dativ: der Tapete Genitiv: der Tapete 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.

wallpaper

Plural: die Tapeten

Strong

Why does the noun Tapete have the article die?

About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.

Examples

die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)

Exceptions

der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)

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Declension table for German noun Tapete

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Tapete	eine Tapete	keine Tapete
Akkusativ	die Tapete	eine Tapete	keine Tapete
Dativ	der Tapete	einer Tapete	keiner Tapete
Genitiv	der Tapete	einer Tapete	keiner Tapete
Nominativ	die Tapeten	Tapeten	keine Tapeten
Akkusativ	die Tapeten	Tapeten	keine Tapeten
Dativ	den Tapeten	Tapeten	keinen Tapeten
Genitiv	der Tapeten	Tapeten	keiner Tapeten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tapete in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die neue Tapete ist schön.The new wallpaper is beautiful.	Eine Tapete hängt an der Wand.A wallpaper hangs on the wall.	Keine Tapete passt.No wallpaper fits.
Akkusativ	Ich kaufe die helle Tapete.I buy the light wallpaper.	Er sucht eine Tapete.He is looking for a wallpaper.	Wir haben keine Tapete.We don't have any wallpaper.
Dativ	An der alten Tapete hängt ein Bild.A picture hangs on the old wallpaper.	Er steht vor einer Tapete.He stands in front of a wallpaper.	Mit keiner Tapete bin ich glücklich.I am not happy with any wallpaper.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der neuen Tapete ist schön.The color of the new wallpaper is beautiful.	Das Muster einer Tapete ist modern.The pattern of a wallpaper is modern.	Die Qualität keiner Tapete ist gut.The quality of no wallpaper is good.
Nominativ	Die alten Tapeten sind bunt.The old wallpapers are colorful.	Tapeten liegen im Keller.Wallpapers are in the basement.	Keine Tapeten sind schön.No wallpapers are beautiful.
Akkusativ	Sie kleben die neuen Tapeten an.They glue on the new wallpapers.	Ich brauche Tapeten für alle Zimmer.I need wallpapers for all rooms.	Er sieht keine Tapeten.He sees no wallpapers.
Dativ	An den neuen Tapeten hängen Bilder.Pictures hang on the new wallpapers.	Er steht vor Tapeten.He stands in front of wallpapers.	Ich bin mit keinen Tapeten zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any wallpapers.
Genitiv	Die Muster der alten Tapeten sind schön.The patterns of the old wallpapers are beautiful.	Der Preis von Tapeten ist hoch.The price of wallpapers is high.	Die Haltbarkeit keiner Tapeten ist bekannt.The durability of no wallpapers is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Tapete?

It is die Tapete. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tapete is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Tapete?

The plural form of die Tapete is die Tapeten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Tapete mean in English?

The German word die Tapete translates to “wallpaper” in English.

How do you decline die Tapete?

Like all German nouns, Tapete changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Tapete
Akkusativ: die Tapete
Dativ: der Tapete
Genitiv: der Tapete

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.