Why does the noun Apfelsaft 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 Apfelsaft

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Apfelsaftein Apfelsaftkein Apfelsaft
Akkusativden Apfelsafteinen Apfelsaftkeinen Apfelsaft
Dativdem Apfelsafteinem Apfelsaftkeinem Apfelsaft
Genitivdes Apfelsafteseines Apfelsafteseines Apfelsaftes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Apfelsaft in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der frische Apfelsaft schmeckt gut.The fresh apple juice tastes good.
Ein gesunder Apfelsaft ist wichtig.A healthy apple juice is important.
Kein kalter Apfelsaft ist hier.No cold apple juice is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den frischen Apfelsaft.I drink the fresh apple juice.
Er kauft einen kleinen Apfelsaft.He buys a small apple juice.
Wir wollen keinen saueren Apfelsaft.We don't want any sour apple juice.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem frischen Apfelsaft Zucker.I add sugar to the fresh apple juice.
Ich füge einem guten Apfelsaft Honig hinzu.I add honey to a good apple juice.
Ich gebe keinem saueren Apfelsaft Zucker.I don't add sugar to any sour apple juice.
Genitiv
Der Geruch des frischen Apfelsaftes ist stark.The smell of the fresh apple juice is strong.
Der Preis eines eines guten Apfelsaftes ist hoch.The price of a good apple juice is high.
Der Preis eines saueren Apfelsaftes ist günstig.The price of no sour apple juice is affordable.

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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 Apfelsaft?

It is der Apfelsaft. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Apfelsaft 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 Apfelsaft?

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

What does der Apfelsaft mean in English?

The German word der Apfelsaft translates to “apple juice” in English.

How do you decline der Apfelsaft?

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

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.