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