Why does the noun Alkohol 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 Alkohol

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Alkoholein Alkoholkein Alkohol
Akkusativden Alkoholeinen Alkoholkeinen Alkohol
Dativdem Alkoholeinem Alkoholkeinem Alkohol
Genitivdes Alkoholseines Alkoholskeines Alkohols

Examples in context

Real sentences using Alkohol in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der reine Alkohol ist gefährlich.The pure alcohol is dangerous.
Ein starker Alkohol ist verboten.A strong alcohol is forbidden.
Kein guter Alkohol ist gesund.No good alcohol is healthy.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den reinen Alkohol nicht.I do not drink the pure alcohol.
Er kauft einen starken Alkohol.He buys a strong alcohol.
Sie mag keinen guten Alkohol.She doesn't like good alcohol.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem reinen Alkohol keine Chance.I give the pure alcohol no chance.
Er mischt einem starken Alkohol Wasser bei.He adds water to a strong alcohol.
Sie vertraut keinem guten Alkohol.She trusts no good alcohol.
Genitiv
Der Geruch des reinen Alkohols ist stark.The smell of the pure alcohol is strong.
Die Wirkung eines starken Alkohols ist schnell.The effect of a strong alcohol is fast.
Der Geschmack keines guten Alkohols ist angenehm.The taste of no good alcohol is pleasant.

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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 Alkohol?

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

What CEFR level is the word Alkohol?

The German noun Alkohol is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Alkohol?

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

What does der Alkohol mean in English?

The German word der Alkohol translates to “alcohol” in English.

How do you decline der Alkohol?

Like all German nouns, Alkohol changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Alkohol
  • Akkusativ: den Alkohol
  • Dativ: dem Alkohol
  • Genitiv: des Alkohols

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.