Singular

das

Tauchen

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Tauchen?

The noun Tauchen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Tauchen mean in English?

The German word das Tauchen translates to “diving” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Tauchen?

Like all German nouns, Tauchen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Tauchen Akkusativ: das Tauchen Dativ: dem Tauchen Genitiv: des Tauchens 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.

diving

Plural: die Tauchen

Strong

Why does the noun Tauchen have the article das?

All nouns with diminutive -chen ending are neuter. Look at the bolded -chen in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

das Mädchen (girl), das Brötchen (bread roll), das Häuschen (little house), das Kätzchen (kitten), das Hündchen (puppy), das Büchlein (booklet)

Exceptions

No exceptions - this rule is absolute

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Declension table for German noun Tauchen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Tauchen	ein Tauchen	kein Tauchen
Akkusativ	das Tauchen	ein Tauchen	kein Tauchen
Dativ	dem Tauchen	einem Tauchen	keinem Tauchen
Genitiv	des Tauchens	eines Tauchens	keines Tauchens
Nominativ	die Tauchen	Tauchen	keine Tauchen
Akkusativ	die Tauchen	Tauchen	keine Tauchen
Dativ	den Tauchen	Tauchen	keinen Tauchen
Genitiv	der Tauchen	Tauchen	keiner Tauchen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tauchen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Tauchen ist schwer.The new diving is difficult.	Ein neues Tauchen macht Spaß.A new diving is fun.	Kein neues Tauchen ist leicht.No new diving is easy.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das neue Tauchen sehr.I like the new diving very much.	Er lernt ein neues Tauchen.He learns a new diving.	Sie übt kein neues Tauchen.She practices no new diving.
Dativ	Ich widme mich dem neuen Tauchen.I dedicate myself to the new diving.	Ich bin bei einem neuen Tauchen.I am at a new diving session.	Ich folge keinem neuen Tauchen.I follow no new diving.
Genitiv	Der Meister des neuen Tauchens ist gut.The master of the new diving is good.	Die Regeln eines eines neuen Tauchens sind klar.The rules of a new diving are clear.	Die Kosten keines keines neuen Tauchens sind gering.The costs of no new diving are low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Tauchen sind gut.The new diving sessions are good.	Neue Tauchen sind interessant.New diving sessions are interesting.	Keine neuen Tauchen sind billig.No new diving sessions are cheap.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die neuen Tauchen.We see the new diving sessions.	Sie besuchen neue Tauchen.They visit new diving sessions.	Ich habe keine neuen Tauchen.I have no new diving sessions.
Dativ	Wir gehen zu den neuen Tauchen.We go to the new diving sessions.	Ich arbeite mit neuen Tauchen.I work with new diving sessions.	Er spielt mit keinen neuen Tauchen.He plays with no new diving sessions.
Genitiv	Die Dauer der neuen Tauchen ist lang.The duration of the new diving sessions is long.	Die Ziele neuer Tauchen sind wichtig.The goals of new diving sessions are important.	Die Ergebnisse keiner neuen Tauchen sind gut.The results of no new diving sessions are good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Tauchen?

It is das Tauchen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tauchen 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 Tauchen?

The noun Tauchen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Tauchen mean in English?

The German word das Tauchen translates to “diving” in English.

How do you decline das Tauchen?

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

Nominativ: das Tauchen
Akkusativ: das Tauchen
Dativ: dem Tauchen
Genitiv: des Tauchens

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.