Singular
der
Cappuccino
cappuccino
Plural: die Cappuccino
Why does the noun Cappuccino 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 Cappuccino
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Cappuccino | ein Cappuccino | kein Cappuccino |
| Akkusativ | den Cappuccino | einen Cappuccino | keinen Cappuccino |
| Dativ | dem Cappuccino | einem Cappuccino | keinem Cappuccino |
| Genitiv | des Cappuccinos | eines Cappuccinos | keines Cappuccinos |
| Nominativ | die Cappuccino | Cappuccino | keine Cappuccino |
| Akkusativ | die Cappuccino | Cappuccino | keine Cappuccino |
| Dativ | den Cappuccino | Cappuccino | keinen Cappuccino |
| Genitiv | der Cappuccino | Cappuccino | keiner Cappuccino |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Cappuccino in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der heiße Cappuccino schmeckt gut.The hot cappuccino tastes good. | Ein Cappuccino ist sehr beliebt.A cappuccino is very popular. | Kein Cappuccino ist hier verfügbar.No cappuccino is available here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke den heißen Cappuccino gern.I like to drink the hot cappuccino. | Ich möchte einen Cappuccino bestellen.I would like to order a cappuccino. | Ich habe keinen Cappuccino gesehen.I haven't seen any cappuccino. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem heißen Cappuccino Zucker.I give sugar to the hot cappuccino. | Ich sitze bei einem Cappuccino.I am sitting with a cappuccino. | Ich traue keinem Cappuccino mit Sahne.I don't trust any cappuccino with cream. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des heißen Cappuccinos ist hoch.The price of the hot cappuccino is high. | Der Geschmack eines Cappuccinos ist süß.The taste of a cappuccino is sweet. | Die Farbe keines Cappuccinos ist braun.The color of no cappuccino is brown. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Cappuccino sind beliebt.The good cappuccinos are popular. | Cappuccino sind oft mit Milch.Cappuccinos are often with milk. | Keine Cappuccino sind mehr da.No cappuccinos are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die guten Cappuccino jetzt.We are buying the good cappuccinos now. | Ich mag Cappuccino sehr.I like cappuccinos very much. | Ich habe keine Cappuccino bestellt.I haven't ordered any cappuccinos. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den guten Cappuccino Milch.I give milk to the good cappuccinos. | Ich widme mich Cappuccino mit viel Sahne.I dedicate myself to cappuccinos with lots of cream. | Ich bin keinen Cappuccino abgeneigt.I am not averse to any cappuccinos. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack der guten Cappuccino ist gut.The taste of the good cappuccinos is good. | Die Qualität Cappuccino variiert stark.The quality of cappuccinos varies greatly. | Der Preis keiner Cappuccino ist niedrig.The price of no cappuccinos is low. |
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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 Cappuccino?
It is der Cappuccino. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Cappuccino 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 Cappuccino?
The plural form of der Cappuccino is die Cappuccino. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Cappuccino mean in English?
The German word der Cappuccino translates to “cappuccino” in English.
How do you decline der Cappuccino?
Like all German nouns, Cappuccino changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Cappuccino
- Akkusativ: den Cappuccino
- Dativ: dem Cappuccino
- Genitiv: des Cappuccinos
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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