Singular
der
Briefumschlag
envelope
Plural: die Briefumschläge
Why does the noun Briefumschlag 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 Briefumschlag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Briefumschlag | ein Briefumschlag | — |
| Akkusativ | den Briefumschlag | einen Briefumschlag | — |
| Dativ | dem Briefumschlag | einem Briefumschlag | — |
| Genitiv | des Briefumschlags | eines Briefumschlags | — |
| Nominativ | die Briefumschläge | — Briefumschläge | — |
| Akkusativ | die Briefumschläge | — Briefumschläge | — |
| Dativ | den Briefumschlägen | — Briefumschlägen | — |
| Genitiv | der Briefumschläge | — Briefumschläge | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Briefumschlag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Briefumschlag?
It is der Briefumschlag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Briefumschlag 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 Briefumschlag?
The plural form of der Briefumschlag is die Briefumschläge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Briefumschlag mean in English?
The German word der Briefumschlag translates to “envelope” in English.
How do you decline der Briefumschlag?
Like all German nouns, Briefumschlag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Briefumschlag
- Akkusativ: den Briefumschlag
- Dativ: dem Briefumschlag
- Genitiv: des Briefumschlags
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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