Singular
das
Taschentuch
handkerchief
Plural: die Taschentücher
Why does the noun Taschentuch 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 Taschentuch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Taschentuch | ein Taschentuch | kein Taschentuch |
| Nominativ | die Taschentücher | Taschentücher | keine Taschentücher |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Taschentuch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Taschentuch ist sauber.The new handkerchief is clean. | Ein neues Taschentuch liegt dort.A new handkerchief lies there. | Kein neues Taschentuch ist nötig.No new handkerchief is needed. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Taschentücher sind weich.The new handkerchiefs are soft. | Neue Taschentücher sind praktisch.New handkerchiefs are practical. | Keine neuen Taschentücher sind da.No new handkerchiefs are there. |
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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 Taschentuch?
It is das Taschentuch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Taschentuch 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 Taschentuch?
The plural form of das Taschentuch is die Taschentücher. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Taschentuch mean in English?
The German word das Taschentuch translates to “handkerchief” in English.
How do you decline das Taschentuch?
Like all German nouns, Taschentuch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Taschentuch
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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