Do not mix them up
die Fensterscheibe
Fenster is the whole structure; Fensterscheibe is only its glass pane.
das Fenster
window
/ˈfɛnstɐ/- Plural
- die Fenster
Das Fenster lässt frische Luft ins Zimmer. The window lets fresh air into the room. The four cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominativ | das Fenster | die Fenster |
| akkusativ | das Fenster | die Fenster |
| dativ | dem Fenster | den Fenstern |
| genitiv | des Fensters | der Fenster |
A memory tip
Derived from Latin fenestra, established as neuter along with other domestic structural elements (das Zimmer, das Tor).
Useful expressions
das Fenster öffnen
Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen
Your own memory picture
A few lines will do.
What does window look like to you?
- der· blue
- die· red
- das· green
No drawing skills needed.
The word in real life
When Germans say “Fenster”
Fenster means the complete opening with frame and glass. Scheibe means only the pane.
A tiny dialogue
Luna: Kannst du das Fenster öffnen?Can you open the window?
Benni: Klar, hier ist es wirklich warm.Sure, it is really warm in here.