Singular
der
Akku
rechargeable battery
Plural: die Akkus
Why does the noun Akku have the article der?
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 Akku
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Akku | ein Akku | — |
| Akkusativ | den Akku | einen Akku | — |
| Dativ | dem Akku | einem Akku | — |
| Genitiv | des Akkus | eines Akkus | — |
| Nominativ | die Akkus | — Akkus | — |
| Akkusativ | die Akkus | — Akkus | — |
| Dativ | den Akkus | — Akkus | — |
| Genitiv | der Akkus | — Akkus | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Akku in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Akku?
It is der Akku. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Akku is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Akku?
The plural form of der Akku is die Akkus. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Akku mean in English?
The German word der Akku translates to “rechargeable battery” in English.
How do you decline der Akku?
Like all German nouns, Akku changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Akku
- Akkusativ: den Akku
- Dativ: dem Akku
- Genitiv: des Akkus
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.
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