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