Why does the noun Top 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 Top
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Top | ein Top | kein Top |
| Akkusativ | das Top | ein Top | kein Top |
| Dativ | dem Top | einem Top | keinem Top |
| Genitiv | des Tops | eines Tops | keines Tops |
| Nominativ | die Tops | Tops | keine Tops |
| Akkusativ | die Tops | Tops | keine Tops |
| Dativ | den Tops | Tops | keinen Tops |
| Genitiv | der Tops | Tops | keiner Tops |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Top in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Top ist neu.The new top is new. | Ein Top ist sehr schön.A top is very beautiful. | Kein Top passt mir gut.No top fits me well. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das rote Top.I buy the red top. | Ich suche ein schönes Top.I am looking for a beautiful top. | Ich habe kein passendes Top.I have no suitable top. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem alten Top eine Chance.I give the old top a chance. | Ich trage ein Hemd unter einem weiten Top.I wear a shirt under a wide top. | Ich bin mit keinem engen Top glücklich.I am not happy with any tight top. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des roten Tops ist schön.The color of the red top is beautiful. | Der Preis eines eines guten Tops ist hoch.The price of a good top is high. | Die Qualität keines keines billigen Tops ist gut.The quality of no cheap top is good. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Tops sind modern.The new tops are modern. | Tops sind oft bequem.Tops are often comfortable. | Keine Tops sind hier verfügbar.No tops are available here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die bunten Tops dort.We see the colorful tops there. | Ich brauche neue Tops für den Sommer.I need new tops for the summer. | Ich finde keine günstigen Tops mehr.I can't find any cheap tops anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den kleinen Tops beim Waschen.I help the small tops with washing. | Ich arbeite an neuen Tops für die Show.I am working on new tops for the show. | Ich bin mit keinen alten Tops zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any old tops. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der bunten Tops ist wichtig.The size of the colorful tops is important. | Die Muster neuer Tops sind vielfältig.The patterns of new tops are diverse. | Der Stil keiner alten Tops gefällt mir.I don't like the style of any old tops. |
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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 Top?
It is das Top. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Top 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 Top?
The plural form of das Top is die Tops. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Top mean in English?
The German word das Top translates to “top” in English.
How do you decline das Top?
Like all German nouns, Top changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Top
- Akkusativ: das Top
- Dativ: dem Top
- Genitiv: des Tops
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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