Zebra

Q: Is it der, die, or das Zebra?

It is das Zebra. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zebra is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Zebra?

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

Q: What does das Zebra mean in English?

The German word das Zebra translates to “zebra” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Zebra?

Like all German nouns, Zebra changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Zebra Akkusativ: das Zebra Dativ: dem Zebra Genitiv: des Zebra 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.

zebra

Plural: die Zebras

Strong

Why does the noun Zebra 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 Zebra

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Zebra	ein Zebra	kein Zebra
Akkusativ	das Zebra	ein Zebra	kein Zebra
Dativ	dem Zebra	einem Zebra	keinem Zebra
Genitiv	des Zebra	eines Zebra	keines Zebra
Nominativ	die Zebras	Zebras	keine Zebras
Akkusativ	die Zebras	Zebras	keine Zebras
Dativ	den Zebras	Zebras	keinen Zebras
Genitiv	der Zebras	Zebras	keiner Zebras

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zebra in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das schnelle Zebra läuft schnell.The fast zebra runs quickly.	Ein kleines Zebra steht im Gras.A small zebra stands in the grass.	Kein Zebra ist hier allein.No zebra is alone here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das schöne Zebra im Zoo.I see the beautiful zebra in the zoo.	Er malt ein gestreiftes Zebra gern.He likes to paint a striped zebra.	Wir haben kein Zebra gefangen.We haven't caught any zebra.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem kleinen Zebra Futter.I give food to the small zebra.	Er hilft einem kranken Zebra im Zoo.He helps a sick zebra in the zoo.	Ich spreche mit keinem Zebra.I don't talk to any zebra.
Genitiv	Das ist der Schwanz des kleinen Zebras.That is the tail of the small zebra.	Die Streifen eines eines jungen Zebras sind schön.The stripes of a young zebra are beautiful.	Ich kenne die Farbe keines keines Zebras.I don't know the color of any zebra.
Nominativ	Die jungen Zebras fressen Gras.The young zebras eat grass.	Wilde Zebras leben in Herden.Wild zebras live in herds.	Keine Zebras sind im Wald.No zebras are in the forest.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die vielen Zebras in der Savanne.I see many zebras in the savanna.	Sie beobachtet neugierige Zebras im Park.She observes curious zebras in the park.	Ich mag keine Zebras im Zirkus.I don't like zebras in the circus.
Dativ	Er zeigt den großen Zebras den Weg.He shows the big zebras the way.	Ich spiele mit wilden Zebras nicht.I don't play with wild zebras.	Ich gebe keinen Zebras Futter.I don't give food to any zebras.
Genitiv	Die Herde der wilden Zebras ist groß.The herd of wild zebras is large.	Die Schönheit gestreifter Zebras ist bekannt.The beauty of striped zebras is known.	Ich sehe die Spuren keiner Zebras.I see no traces of zebras.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Zebra?

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

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

What does das Zebra mean in English?

The German word das Zebra translates to “zebra” in English.

How do you decline das Zebra?

Like all German nouns, Zebra changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Zebra
Akkusativ: das Zebra
Dativ: dem Zebra
Genitiv: des Zebra

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.