Why does the noun Zahnpasta have the article die?
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 Zahnpasta
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Zahnpasta | eine Zahnpasta | — |
| Akkusativ | die Zahnpasta | eine Zahnpasta | — |
| Dativ | der Zahnpasta | einer Zahnpasta | — |
| Genitiv | der Zahnpasta | einer Zahnpasta | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zahnpasta in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Zahnpasta?
It is die Zahnpasta. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zahnpasta is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Zahnpasta?
The noun Zahnpasta is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Zahnpasta mean in English?
The German word die Zahnpasta translates to “toothpaste” in English.
How do you decline die Zahnpasta?
Like all German nouns, Zahnpasta changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Zahnpasta
- Akkusativ: die Zahnpasta
- Dativ: der Zahnpasta
- Genitiv: der Zahnpasta
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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