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