Why does the noun App 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 App
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die App | eine App | keine App |
| Akkusativ | die App | eine App | keine App |
| Dativ | der App | einer App | keiner App |
| Genitiv | der App | einer App | keiner App |
| Nominativ | die Apps | Apps | keine Apps |
| Akkusativ | die Apps | Apps | keine Apps |
| Dativ | den Apps | Apps | keinen Apps |
| Genitiv | der Apps | Apps | keiner Apps |
Examples in context
Real sentences using App in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue App ist schnell.The new app is fast. | Eine gute App ist wichtig.A good app is important. | Keine alte App funktioniert mehr.No old app works anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lade die neue App herunter.I download the new app. | Er sucht eine gute App.He is looking for a good app. | Ich finde keine passende App.I can't find a suitable app. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit der neuen App.I work with the new app. | Mit einer guten App ist es einfach.With a good app, it's easy. | Ich kann mit keiner alten App arbeiten.I cannot work with any old app. |
| Genitiv | Der Name der neuen App ist kurz.The name of the new app is short. | Die Funktion einer guten App ist klar.The function of a good app is clear. | Ich kenne die Details keiner alten App.I don't know the details of any old app. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Apps sind nützlich.The new apps are useful. | Viele Apps sind kostenlos.Many apps are free. | Keine alten Apps sind sicher.No old apps are secure. |
| Akkusativ | Wir nutzen die neuen Apps oft.We often use the new apps. | Ich habe viele Apps installiert.I have installed many apps. | Sie braucht keine teueren Apps.She doesn't need any expensive apps. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele mit den neuen Apps.I play with the new apps. | Mit vielen Apps ist das Handy voll.With many apps, the phone is full. | Ich kann mit keinen schlechten Apps arbeiten.I cannot work with any bad apps. |
| Genitiv | Die Preise der neuen Apps sind hoch.The prices of the new apps are high. | Die Nutzung vieler Apps ist gratis.The use of many apps is free. | Ich mag die Icons keiner schlechten Apps.I don't like the icons of any bad apps. |
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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 App?
It is die App. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and App 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 App?
The German noun App is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die App?
The plural form of die App is die Apps. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die App mean in English?
The German word die App translates to “app” in English.
How do you decline die App?
Like all German nouns, App changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die App
- Akkusativ: die App
- Dativ: der App
- Genitiv: der App
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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