Singular
der
Blick
look, view, glance
Plural: die Blicke
Why does the noun Blick 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 Blick
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Blick | ein Blick | kein Blick |
| Akkusativ | den Blick | einen Blick | keinen Blick |
| Dativ | dem Blick | einem Blick | keinem Blick |
| Genitiv | des Blickes | eines Blickes | keines Blickes |
| Nominativ | die Blicke | Blicke | keine Blicke |
| Akkusativ | die Blicke | Blicke | keine Blicke |
| Dativ | den Blicken | Blicken | keinen Blicken |
| Genitiv | der Blicke | Blicke | keiner Blicke |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Blick in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der erste Blick ist wichtig.The first glance is important. | Ein kurzer Blick reicht aus.A short glance is enough. | Kein zweiter Blick war nötig.No second glance was necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Ich werfe den letzten Blick zurück.I cast the last glance back. | Er wirft einen schnellen Blick darauf.He takes a quick look at it. | Ich habe keinen freien Blick.I don't have a clear view. |
| Dativ | Ich vertraue dem ersten Blick.I trust the first glance. | Mit einem kurzen Blick verstand er.With a short glance, he understood. | Er glaubt keinem flüchtigen Blick.He doesn't believe any fleeting glance. |
| Genitiv | Die Bedeutung des letzten Blickes ist klar.The meaning of the last glance is clear. | Das Ergebnis eines kurzen Blickes war falsch.The result of a brief glance was wrong. | Trotz keines genauen Blickes sah er es.Despite no precise glance, he saw it. |
| Nominativ | Die letzten Blicke waren traurig.The last glances were sad. | Viele Blicke folgten ihm.Many glances followed him. | Keine bösen Blicke fielen.No angry glances were exchanged. |
| Akkusativ | Er ignoriert die warnenden Blicke.He ignores the warning glances. | Sie tauschten verliebte Blicke.They exchanged loving glances. | Wir sahen keine neugierigen Blicke.We saw no curious glances. |
| Dativ | Er entkam den wütenden Blicken.He escaped the angry glances. | Sie antwortet mit freundlichen Blicken.She answers with friendly glances. | Er begegnet keinen fremden Blicken.He encounters no strange glances. |
| Genitiv | Die Richtung der vielen Blicke war eindeutig.The direction of the many glances was clear. | Die Macht vieler Blicke ist stark.The power of many glances is strong. | Das Ziel keiner bösen Blicke war ich.I was the target of no evil glances. |
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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 Blick?
It is der Blick. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Blick is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Blick?
The German noun Blick is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Blick?
The plural form of der Blick is die Blicke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Blick mean in English?
The German word der Blick translates to “look, view, glance” in English.
How do you decline der Blick?
Like all German nouns, Blick changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Blick
- Akkusativ: den Blick
- Dativ: dem Blick
- Genitiv: des Blickes
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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