Trenchcoat

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Trenchcoat?

The plural form of der Trenchcoat is die Trenchcoats. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Trenchcoat mean in English?

The German word der Trenchcoat translates to “trench coat” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Trenchcoat?

Like all German nouns, Trenchcoat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Trenchcoat Akkusativ: den Trenchcoat Dativ: dem Trenchcoat Genitiv: des Trenchcoats 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.

trench coat

Plural: die Trenchcoats

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Why does the noun Trenchcoat have the article der?

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 Trenchcoat

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Trenchcoat	ein Trenchcoat	kein Trenchcoat
Akkusativ	den Trenchcoat	einen Trenchcoat	keinen Trenchcoat
Dativ	dem Trenchcoat	einem Trenchcoat	keinem Trenchcoat
Genitiv	des Trenchcoats	eines Trenchcoats	keines Trenchcoats
Nominativ	die Trenchcoats	Trenchcoats	keine Trenchcoats
Akkusativ	die Trenchcoats	Trenchcoats	keine Trenchcoats
Dativ	den Trenchcoats	Trenchcoats	keinen Trenchcoats
Genitiv	der Trenchcoats	Trenchcoats	keiner Trenchcoats

Examples in context

Real sentences using Trenchcoat in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Trenchcoat ist lang.The new trench coat is long.	Ein heller Trenchcoat ist praktisch.A light trench coat is practical.	Kein Trenchcoat ist billig.No trench coat is cheap.
Akkusativ	Ich trage den langen Trenchcoat gern.I like to wear the long trench coat.	Sie kauft einen hellen Trenchcoat.She buys a light trench coat.	Ich finde keinen Trenchcoat passend.I don't find any trench coat suitable.
Dativ	Ich sitze in dem langen Trenchcoat.I sit in the long trench coat.	Er arbeitet in einem hellen Trenchcoat.He works in a light trench coat.	Ich traue keinem Trenchcoat mehr.I don't trust any trench coat anymore.
Genitiv	Der Stil des neuen Trenchcoats ist klassisch.The style of the new trench coat is classic.	Die Farbe eines hellen Trenchcoats ist schön.The color of a light trench coat is beautiful.	Der Geruch keines Trenchcoats gefällt mir.I don't like the smell of any trench coat.
Nominativ	Die alten Trenchcoats sind modern.The old trench coats are modern.	Schöne Trenchcoats liegen dort.Beautiful trench coats are lying there.	Keine Trenchcoats sind neu.No trench coats are new.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die dunkelen Trenchcoats.We need the dark trench coats.	Er kauft praktische Trenchcoats.He buys practical trench coats.	Ich sehe keine Trenchcoats hier.I don't see any trench coats here.
Dativ	Ich sitze in den dunkelen Trenchcoats.I sit in the dark trench coats.	Er arbeitet in praktischen Trenchcoats.He works in practical trench coats.	Ich traue keinen Trenchcoats mehr.I don't trust any trench coats anymore.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der alten Trenchcoats ist gut.The quality of the old trench coats is good.	Der Preis praktischer Trenchcoats ist hoch.The price of practical trench coats is high.	Der Geruch keiner Trenchcoats gefällt mir.I don't like the smell of any trench coats.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Trenchcoat?

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

What is the plural of der Trenchcoat?

The plural form of der Trenchcoat is die Trenchcoats. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Trenchcoat mean in English?

The German word der Trenchcoat translates to “trench coat” in English.

How do you decline der Trenchcoat?

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

Nominativ: der Trenchcoat
Akkusativ: den Trenchcoat
Dativ: dem Trenchcoat
Genitiv: des Trenchcoats

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.