Why does the noun Ader 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 Ader

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Adereine Aderkeine Ader
Akkusativdie Adereine Aderkeine Ader
Dativder Adereiner Aderkeiner Ader
Genitivder Adereiner Aderkeiner Ader

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ader in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die dünne Ader ist sichtbar.The thin vein is visible.
Eine dünne Ader ist hier.A thin vein is here.
Keine dünne Ader ist gesund.No thin vein is healthy.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die dünne Ader.I see the thin vein.
Ich brauche eine dünne Ader.I need a thin vein.
Ich habe keine dünne Ader.I have no thin vein.
Dativ
Ich helfe der dünnen Ader.I help the thin vein.
Ich gebe einer dünnen Ader Blut.I give blood to a thin vein.
Ich spreche mit keiner dünnen Ader.I speak with no thin vein.
Genitiv
Der Zustand der dünnen Ader ist schlecht.The condition of the thin vein is bad.
Der Name einer dünnen Ader ist unbekannt.The name of a thin vein is unknown.
Der Preis keiner dünnen Ader ist hoch.The price of no thin vein is high.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Ader?

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

What CEFR level is the word Ader?

The German noun Ader is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Ader?

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

What does die Ader mean in English?

The German word die Ader translates to “vein” in English.

How do you decline die Ader?

Like all German nouns, Ader changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Ader
  • Akkusativ: die Ader
  • Dativ: der Ader
  • Genitiv: der Ader

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.