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