Articlesder6 sample nouns
German article der
Learn the masculine article der, see its accusative, dative, and genitive changes, and review common der nouns.
What is it
"der" ist ein zentraler bestimmter Artikel für viele maskuline Nomen.
Meaning
Learn the masculine article der, see its accusative, dative, and genitive changes, and review common der nouns.
German example
Guten Abend!
Meaning
EN: Learn the masculine article der, see its accusative, dative, and genitive changes, and review common der nouns.
BN: "der" অনেক masculine noun-এর definite article।
Short explanation
Nominative: der
Accusative: den
Dative and genitive: dem, des
Case forms
The article shifts you need to remember.
| Case | Form |
|---|---|
| Nominative | der |
| Accusative | den |
| Dative | dem |
| Genitive | des |
Common mistakes
Do not guess the article from English alone.
Do not stop at nominative. Articles change with case.
Do not use der with nouns that belong to another article family.
Mini practice
What is the accusative form in the der article pattern?
Answer: den
What is the dative form in the der article pattern?
Answer: dem