Why does the noun TV 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 TV
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das TV | ein TV | kein TV |
| Akkusativ | das TV | ein TV | kein TV |
| Dativ | dem TV | einem TV | keinem TV |
| Genitiv | des TVs | eines TVs | keines TVs |
| Nominativ | die TVs | TVs | keine TVs |
| Akkusativ | die TVs | TVs | keine TVs |
| Dativ | den TVs | TVs | keinen TVs |
| Genitiv | der TVs | TVs | keiner TVs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using TV in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue TV ist kaputt.The new TV is broken. | Ein neues TV steht hier.A new TV stands here. | Kein neues TV ist verfügbar.No new TV is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das neue TV.I buy the new TV. | Wir brauchen ein neues TV.We need a new TV. | Er hat kein neues TV.He has no new TV. |
| Dativ | Ich sitze vor dem neuen TV.I sit in front of the new TV. | Er spielt mit einem neuen TV.He plays with a new TV. | Sie gibt keinem neuen TV eine Chance.She gives no new TV a chance. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen TVs ist hoch.The price of the new TV is high. | Die Qualität eines eines neuen TVs ist gut.The quality of a new TV is good. | Der Wert keines keines neuen TVs ist klar.The value of no new TV is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen TVs sind teuer.The new TVs are expensive. | Neue TVs haben gute Bilder.New TVs have good pictures. | Keine neuen TVs sind hier.No new TVs are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sieht die neuen TVs.She sees the new TVs. | Ich suche neue TVs.I am looking for new TVs. | Wir finden keine neuen TVs.We find no new TVs. |
| Dativ | Wir sehen auf den neuen TVs.We look at the new TVs. | Ich arbeite mit neuen TVs gern.I like to work with new TVs. | Er vertraut keinen neuen TVs.He trusts no new TVs. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der neuen TVs ist wichtig.The size of the new TVs is important. | Der Beginn neuer TVs ist schwer.The beginning of new TVs is difficult. | Die Meinung keiner neuen TVs ist egal.The opinion of no new TVs doesn't matter. |
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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 TV?
It is das TV. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and TV 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 TV?
The plural form of das TV is die TVs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das TV mean in English?
The German word das TV translates to “TV” in English.
How do you decline das TV?
Like all German nouns, TV changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das TV
- Akkusativ: das TV
- Dativ: dem TV
- Genitiv: des TVs
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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