Why does the noun Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Wolfsburgein Wolfsburgkein Wolfsburg

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wolfsburg in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schöne Wolfsburg ist {verb_adj}.The beautiful Wolfsburg is well-known.
Ein kleines Wolfsburg ist {verb_adj}.A small Wolfsburg is interesting.
Kein langweiliges Wolfsburg ist {verb_adj}.No boring Wolfsburg is boring.

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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 Wolfsburg?

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

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

What does das Wolfsburg mean in English?

The German word das Wolfsburg translates to “Wolfsburg” in English.

How do you decline das Wolfsburg?

Like all German nouns, Wolfsburg changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Wolfsburg

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.