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