Delfin

Q: Is it der, die, or das Delfin?

It is der Delfin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Delfin is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Delfin?

The plural form of der Delfin is die Delfine. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Delfin mean in English?

The German word der Delfin translates to “dolphin” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Delfin?

Like all German nouns, Delfin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Delfin Akkusativ: den Delfin Dativ: dem Delfin Genitiv: des Delfins 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.

dolphin

Plural: die Delfine

Mixed

Why does the noun Delfin 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 Delfin

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Delfin	ein Delfin	kein Delfin
Akkusativ	den Delfin	einen Delfin	keinen Delfin
Dativ	dem Delfin	einem Delfin	keinem Delfin
Genitiv	des Delfins	eines Delfins	keines Delfins
Nominativ	die Delfine	Delfine	keine Delfine
Akkusativ	die Delfine	Delfine	keine Delfine
Dativ	den Delfinen	Delfinen	keinen Delfinen
Genitiv	der Delfine	Delfine	keiner Delfine

Examples in context

Real sentences using Delfin in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der schnelle Delfin springt hoch.The fast dolphin jumps high.	Ein schneller Delfin ist klug.A fast dolphin is clever.	Kein schneller Delfin ist im Fluss.No fast dolphin is in the river.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den schnellen Delfin.I see the fast dolphin.	Er hat einen schnellen Delfin gesehen.He saw a fast dolphin.	Sie mag keinen schnellen Delfin.She doesn't like any fast dolphin.
Dativ	Ich schwimme mit dem schnellen Delfin.I swim with the fast dolphin.	Er hilft einem schnellen Delfin.He helps a fast dolphin.	Sie spricht mit keinem schnellen Delfin.She doesn't talk to any fast dolphin.
Genitiv	Die Flosse des schnellen Delfins ist stark.The fin of the fast dolphin is strong.	Der Ruf eines schnellen Delfins ist laut.The call of a fast dolphin is loud.	Ich kenne den Namen keines schnellen Delfins.I don't know the name of any fast dolphin.
Nominativ	Die schnellen Delfine spielen.The fast dolphins play.	Schnelle Delfine sind intelligent.Fast dolphins are intelligent.	Keine schnellen Delfine sind hier.No fast dolphins are here.
Akkusativ	Wir beobachten die schnellen Delfine.We observe the fast dolphins.	Ich suche schnelle Delfine.I am looking for fast dolphins.	Er kennt keine schnellen Delfine.He doesn't know any fast dolphins.
Dativ	Ich folge den schnellen Delfinen.I follow the fast dolphins.	Er erzählt von schnellen Delfinen.He tells about fast dolphins.	Sie begegnet keinen schnellen Delfinen.She doesn't encounter any fast dolphins.
Genitiv	Die Sprünge der schnellen Delfine sind hoch.The jumps of the fast dolphins are high.	Die Gruppen schneller Delfine sind groß.The groups of fast dolphins are large.	Ich sehe die Augen keiner schnellen Delfine.I don't see the eyes of any fast dolphins.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Delfin?

It is der Delfin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Delfin 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 Delfin?

The plural form of der Delfin is die Delfine. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Delfin mean in English?

The German word der Delfin translates to “dolphin” in English.

How do you decline der Delfin?

Like all German nouns, Delfin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Delfin
Akkusativ: den Delfin
Dativ: dem Delfin
Genitiv: des Delfins

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.