Why does the noun Appetit 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 Appetit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Appetit | ein Appetit | — |
| Akkusativ | den Appetit | einen Appetit | — |
| Dativ | dem Appetit | einem Appetit | — |
| Genitiv | des Appetits | eines Appetits | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Appetit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Appetit?
It is der Appetit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Appetit 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 Appetit?
The noun Appetit is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Appetit mean in English?
The German word der Appetit translates to “appetite” in English.
How do you decline der Appetit?
Like all German nouns, Appetit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Appetit
- Akkusativ: den Appetit
- Dativ: dem Appetit
- Genitiv: des Appetits
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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