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