Waschbecken

Q: Is it der, die, or das Waschbecken?

It is das Waschbecken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Waschbecken is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Waschbecken?

The plural form of das Waschbecken is die Waschbecken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Waschbecken mean in English?

The German word das Waschbecken translates to “washbasin” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Waschbecken?

Like all German nouns, Waschbecken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Waschbecken Akkusativ: das Waschbecken Dativ: dem Waschbecken Genitiv: des Waschbeckens 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.

washbasin

Plural: die Waschbecken

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Why does the noun Waschbecken 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 Waschbecken

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Waschbecken	ein Waschbecken	kein Waschbecken
Akkusativ	das Waschbecken	ein Waschbecken	kein Waschbecken
Dativ	dem Waschbecken	einem Waschbecken	keinem Waschbecken
Genitiv	des Waschbeckens	eines Waschbeckens	keines Waschbeckens
Nominativ	die Waschbecken	Waschbecken	keine Waschbecken
Akkusativ	die Waschbecken	Waschbecken	keine Waschbecken
Dativ	den Waschbecken	Waschbecken	keinen Waschbecken
Genitiv	der Waschbecken	Waschbecken	keiner Waschbecken

Examples in context

Real sentences using Waschbecken in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Waschbecken ist sauber.The new washbasin is clean.	Ein kleines Waschbecken steht dort.A small washbasin is standing there.	Kein großes Waschbecken ist hier.No large washbasin is here.
Akkusativ	Ich putze das schmutzige Waschbecken.I am cleaning the dirty washbasin.	Sie sucht ein kleines Waschbecken.She is looking for a small washbasin.	Er hat kein Waschbecken bestellt.He hasn't ordered any washbasin.
Dativ	Ich wasche mich an dem Waschbecken.I wash myself at the washbasin.	Er hilft einem alten Waschbecken.He helps with an old washbasin.	Ich bin mit keinem Waschbecken zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any washbasin.
Genitiv	Der Rand des Waschbeckens ist sauber.The rim of the washbasin is clean.	Der Preis eines Waschbeckens ist hoch.The price of a washbasin is high.	Die Farbe keines Waschbeckens ist schön.The color of no washbasin is beautiful.
Nominativ	Die neuen Waschbecken sind weiß.The new washbasins are white.	Viele Waschbecken stehen im Laden.Many washbasins are in the store.	Keine Waschbecken sind mehr frei.No washbasins are free anymore.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die neuen Waschbecken.We need the new washbasins.	Ich sehe viele Waschbecken dort.I see many washbasins there.	Ich finde keine Waschbecken passend.I don't find any washbasins suitable.
Dativ	Ich gebe den Waschbecken Wasser.I give water to the washbasins.	Ich bin mit vielen Waschbecken glücklich.I am happy with many washbasins.	Ich bin mit keinen Waschbecken zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any washbasins.
Genitiv	Die Größe der Waschbecken ist wichtig.The size of the washbasins is important.	Die Qualität vieler Waschbecken ist gut.The quality of many washbasins is good.	Der Zustand keiner Waschbecken ist gut.The condition of no washbasins is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Waschbecken?

It is das Waschbecken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Waschbecken 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 Waschbecken?

The plural form of das Waschbecken is die Waschbecken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Waschbecken mean in English?

The German word das Waschbecken translates to “washbasin” in English.

How do you decline das Waschbecken?

Like all German nouns, Waschbecken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Waschbecken
Akkusativ: das Waschbecken
Dativ: dem Waschbecken
Genitiv: des Waschbeckens

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.