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