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