Singular
das
Dessert
dessert
Plural: die Desserts
Why does the noun Dessert have the article das?
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 Dessert
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Dessert | ein Dessert | — |
| Akkusativ | das Dessert | ein Dessert | — |
| Dativ | dem Dessert | einem Dessert | — |
| Genitiv | des Desserts | eines Desserts | — |
| Nominativ | die Desserts | — Desserts | — |
| Akkusativ | die Desserts | — Desserts | — |
| Dativ | den Desserts | — Desserts | — |
| Genitiv | der Desserts | — Desserts | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Dessert 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 Dessert?
It is das Dessert. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dessert is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Dessert?
The plural form of das Dessert is die Desserts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Dessert mean in English?
The German word das Dessert translates to “dessert” in English.
How do you decline das Dessert?
Like all German nouns, Dessert changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Dessert
- Akkusativ: das Dessert
- Dativ: dem Dessert
- Genitiv: des Desserts
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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