Singular
der
Wohnraum
living space
Plural: die Wohnräume
Why does the noun Wohnraum 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 Wohnraum
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Wohnraum | ein Wohnraum | kein Wohnraum |
| Nominativ | die Wohnräume | Wohnräume | keine Wohnräume |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wohnraum in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Wohnraum ist {verb_adj}.The new living space is large. | Ein schöner Wohnraum ist {verb_adj}.A beautiful living space is important. | Kein freier Wohnraum ist {verb_adj}.No free living space is available. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Wohnräume sind {verb_adj}.The new living spaces are large. | Schöne Wohnräume sind {verb_adj}.Beautiful living spaces are important. | Keine freien Wohnräume sind {verb_adj}.No free living spaces are available. |
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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 Wohnraum?
It is der Wohnraum. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wohnraum 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 Wohnraum?
The plural form of der Wohnraum is die Wohnräume. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Wohnraum mean in English?
The German word der Wohnraum translates to “living space” in English.
How do you decline der Wohnraum?
Like all German nouns, Wohnraum changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Wohnraum
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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