Why does the noun Wohnwagen 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 Wohnwagen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Wohnwagenein Wohnwagen—
Akkusativden Wohnwageneinen Wohnwagen—
Dativdem Wohnwageneinem Wohnwagen—
Genitivdes Wohnwagenseines Wohnwagens—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wohnwagen in different cases.

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Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Wohnwagen?

It is der Wohnwagen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wohnwagen 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 Wohnwagen?

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

What does der Wohnwagen mean in English?

The German word der Wohnwagen translates to “caravan” in English.

How do you decline der Wohnwagen?

Like all German nouns, Wohnwagen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Wohnwagen
  • Akkusativ: den Wohnwagen
  • Dativ: dem Wohnwagen
  • Genitiv: des Wohnwagens

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.