Singular

das

Waschen

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

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

The noun Waschen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Waschen mean in English?

The German word das Waschen translates to “washing” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Waschen?

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

washing

Strong

Why does the noun Waschen have the article das?

All nouns with diminutive -chen ending are neuter. Look at the bolded -chen in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

das Mädchen (girl), das Brötchen (bread roll), das Häuschen (little house), das Kätzchen (kitten), das Hündchen (puppy), das Büchlein (booklet)

Exceptions

No exceptions - this rule is absolute

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Declension table for German noun Waschen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Waschen	ein Waschen	kein Waschen
Akkusativ	das Waschen	ein Waschen	kein Waschen
Dativ	dem Waschen	einem Waschen	keinem Waschen
Genitiv	des Waschens	eines Waschens	keines Waschens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Waschen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das tägliche Waschen ist gesund.The daily washing is healthy.	Ein gründliches Waschen ist nötig.A thorough washing is necessary.	Kein unnötiges Waschen ist gut.No unnecessary washing is good.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das sanfte Waschen sehr.I like the gentle washing very much.	Sie lernt ein neues Waschen.She learns a new washing method.	Er will kein schnelles Waschen.He doesn't want any fast washing.
Dativ	Wir helfen dem schwierigen Waschen.We help with the difficult washing.	Ich denke an einem einfachen Waschen.I think about an easy washing.	Sie hat Angst vor keinem kalten Waschen.She is not afraid of any cold washing.
Genitiv	Die Zeit des ersten Waschens ist wichtig.The time of the first washing is important.	Die Methode eines eines guten Waschens ist bekannt.The method of a good washing is known.	Der Effekt keines keines gründlichen Waschens ist schlecht.The effect of no thorough washing is bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Waschen?

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

The noun Waschen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Waschen mean in English?

The German word das Waschen translates to “washing” in English.

How do you decline das Waschen?

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

Nominativ: das Waschen
Akkusativ: das Waschen
Dativ: dem Waschen
Genitiv: des Waschens

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.