Why does the noun Taxi 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 Taxi
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Taxi | ein Taxi | kein Taxi |
| Akkusativ | das Taxi | ein Taxi | kein Taxi |
| Dativ | dem Taxi | einem Taxi | keinem Taxi |
| Genitiv | des Taxis | eines Taxis | keines Taxis |
| Nominativ | die Taxis | Taxis | keine Taxis |
| Akkusativ | die Taxis | Taxis | keine Taxis |
| Dativ | den Taxis | Taxis | keinen Taxis |
| Genitiv | der Taxis | Taxis | keiner Taxis |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Taxi in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das gelbe Taxi wartet hier.The yellow taxi is waiting here. | Ein neues Taxi fährt vorbei.A new taxi drives by. | Kein Taxi ist heute frei.No taxi is free today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme das nächste Taxi.I'll take the next taxi. | Wir brauchen ein schnelles Taxi.We need a fast taxi. | Er findet kein Taxi jetzt.He finds no taxi now. |
| Dativ | Ich fahre mit dem gelben Taxi.I am driving with the yellow taxi. | Mit einem neuen Taxi ist es bequem.It is comfortable with a new taxi. | Ich gebe keinem Taxi Trinkgeld.I give no taxi a tip. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des gelben Taxis ist schön.The color of the yellow taxi is beautiful. | Der Preis eines neuen Taxis ist hoch.The price of a new taxi is high. | Der Fahrer keines Taxis ist unfreundlich.The driver of no taxi is unfriendly. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Taxis stehen dort.The many taxis are standing there. | Neue Taxis sind oft teuer.New taxis are often expensive. | Keine Taxis sind mehr da.No taxis are left. |
| Akkusativ | Du siehst die roten Taxis dort.You see the red taxis there. | Wir bestellen neue Taxis bald.We will order new taxis soon. | Ich habe keine Taxis mehr.I have no taxis left. |
| Dativ | Er winkt den wartenden Taxis zu.He waves to the waiting taxis. | Mit Taxis ist es oft schnell.It is often fast with taxis. | Ich vertraue keinen Taxis in der Nacht.I don't trust any taxis at night. |
| Genitiv | Die Nummer der roten Taxis ist wichtig.The number of the red taxis is important. | Die Verfügbarkeit vieler Taxis ist gut.The availability of many taxis is good. | Der Zustand keiner Taxis ist gut.The condition of no taxis is good. |
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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 Taxi?
It is das Taxi. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Taxi is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Taxi?
The German noun Taxi is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Taxi?
The plural form of das Taxi is die Taxis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Taxi mean in English?
The German word das Taxi translates to “taxi” in English.
How do you decline das Taxi?
Like all German nouns, Taxi changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Taxi
- Akkusativ: das Taxi
- Dativ: dem Taxi
- Genitiv: des Taxis
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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