Altbier

Q: Is it der, die, or das Altbier?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Altbier?

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

Q: What does das Altbier mean in English?

The German word das Altbier translates to “alt beer” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Altbier?

Like all German nouns, Altbier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Altbier Akkusativ: das Altbier Dativ: dem Altbier Genitiv: des Altbier 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.

alt beer

Plural: die Altbiere

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Why does the noun Altbier have the article das?

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 Altbier

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Altbier	ein Altbier	kein Altbier
Akkusativ	das Altbier	ein Altbier	kein Altbier
Dativ	dem Altbier	einem Altbier	keinem Altbier
Genitiv	des Altbier	eines Altbier	keines Altbier
Nominativ	die Altbiere	Altbiere	keine Altbiere
Akkusativ	die Altbiere	Altbiere	keine Altbiere
Dativ	den Altbieren	Altbieren	keinen Altbieren
Genitiv	der Altbiere	Altbiere	keiner Altbiere

Examples in context

Real sentences using Altbier in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das dunkele Altbier ist sehr gut.The dark Altbier is very good.	Ein mildes Altbier schmeckt vielen.A mild Altbier tastes good to many.	Kein bitteres Altbier ist hier.No bitter Altbier is here.
Akkusativ	Ich trinke das kühle Altbier gern.I like to drink the cool Altbier.	Er möchte ein frisches Altbier.He would like a fresh Altbier.	Wir haben kein warmes Altbier.We have no warm Altbier.
Dativ	Ich bin mit dem dunkelen Altbier zufrieden.I am satisfied with the dark Altbier.	Er trinkt aus einem großen Altbier.He drinks from a large Altbier (glass).	Ich bin mit keinem warmen Altbier glücklich.I am happy with no warm Altbier.
Genitiv	Der Preis des guten Altbiers ist hoch.The price of the good Altbier is high.	Der Geschmack eines neuen Altbiers ist mild.The taste of a new Altbier is mild.	Die Qualität keines billigen Altbiers ist unbekannt.The quality of no cheap Altbier is unknown.
Nominativ	Die neuen Altbiere sind beliebt.The new Altbiere are popular.	Leckere Altbiere sind teuer.Tasty Altbiere are expensive.	Keine alten Altbiere sind da.No old Altbiere are there.
Akkusativ	Sie bestellen die besten Altbiere.They order the best Altbiere.	Wir sehen gute Altbiere.We see good Altbiere.	Ich mag keine schlechten Altbiere.I don't like bad Altbiere.
Dativ	Wir sprechen von den neuen Altbieren.We talk about the new Altbiere.	Ich bin mit guten Altbieren zufrieden.I am satisfied with good Altbiere.	Er arbeitet mit keinen alten Altbieren.He works with no old Altbiere.
Genitiv	Die Herkunft der beliebten Altbiere ist klar.The origin of the popular Altbiere is clear.	Die Qualität frischer Altbiere ist wichtig.The quality of fresh Altbiere is important.	Die Farbe keiner alten Altbiere ist schön.The color of no old Altbiere is beautiful.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Altbier?

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

What is the plural of das Altbier?

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

What does das Altbier mean in English?

The German word das Altbier translates to “alt beer” in English.

How do you decline das Altbier?

Like all German nouns, Altbier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Altbier
Akkusativ: das Altbier
Dativ: dem Altbier
Genitiv: des Altbier

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.