Why does the noun Armreif 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 Armreif

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Armreifein Armreifkein Armreif
Akkusativden Armreifeinen Armreifkeinen Armreif
Dativdem Armreifeinem Armreifkeinem Armreif
Genitivdes Armreifseines Armreifskeines Armreifs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Armreif in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Armreif ist schön.The new bracelet is beautiful.
Ein goldener Armreif liegt hier.A golden bracelet is lying here.
Kein Armreif passt mir gut.No bracelet fits me well.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den silbernen Armreif.I am buying the silver bracelet.
Ich suche einen Armreif für sie.I am looking for a bracelet for her.
Ich finde keinen Armreif passend.I don't find any bracelet suitable.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem Mädchen mit dem Armreif.I help the girl with the bracelet.
Ich bin mit einem Armreif zufrieden.I am satisfied with a bracelet.
Ich bin mit keinem Armreif glücklich.I am not happy with any bracelet.
Genitiv
Der Glanz des Armreifs ist toll.The shine of the bracelet is great.
Der Preis eines Armreifs ist hoch.The price of a bracelet is high.
Die Form keines Armreifs gefällt mir.I don't like the shape of any bracelet.

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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 Armreif?

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

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

What does der Armreif mean in English?

The German word der Armreif translates to “bangle” in English.

How do you decline der Armreif?

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

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.