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