ArticlesOverview6 sample nouns
German articles der, die, das
Learn when German uses der, die, and das, how the article changes by case, and which common nouns follow each pattern.
What is it
Der, die und das zeigen im Deutschen Genus und Kasus an.
Meaning
Learn when German uses der, die, and das, how the article changes by case, and which common nouns follow each pattern.
German example
der Abend, die Adresse, das Abendessen
Meaning
EN: Learn when German uses der, die, and das, how the article changes by case, and which common nouns follow each pattern.
BN: জার্মানে noun-এর gender আর case বোঝাতে der, die, das ব্যবহার করা হয়।
Short explanation
Nominative: der / die / das
Accusative: den / die / das
Dative and genitive: dem / der / dem, des / der / des
Case forms
The article shifts you need to remember.
| Case | Form |
|---|---|
| Nominative | der / die / das |
| Accusative | den / die / das |
| Dative | dem / der / dem |
| Genitive | des / der / des |
Common mistakes
Do not guess the article from English alone.
Do not stop at nominative. Articles change with case.
Do not mix masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns into one article bucket.
Mini practice
What is the accusative form in the der-die-das article pattern?
Answer: den / die / das
What is the dative form in the der-die-das article pattern?
Answer: dem / der / dem