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