Why does the noun Wechselgeld 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 Wechselgeld
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Wechselgeld | ein Wechselgeld | — |
| Akkusativ | das Wechselgeld | ein Wechselgeld | — |
| Dativ | dem Wechselgeld | einem Wechselgeld | — |
| Genitiv | des Wechselgelds | eines Wechselgelds | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wechselgeld in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wechselgeld?
It is das Wechselgeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wechselgeld 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 Wechselgeld?
The noun Wechselgeld is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Wechselgeld mean in English?
The German word das Wechselgeld translates to “change” in English.
How do you decline das Wechselgeld?
Like all German nouns, Wechselgeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Wechselgeld
- Akkusativ: das Wechselgeld
- Dativ: dem Wechselgeld
- Genitiv: des Wechselgelds
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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