Why does the noun Drink 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 Drink
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Drink | ein Drink | kein Drink |
| Akkusativ | den Drink | einen Drink | keinen Drink |
| Dativ | dem Drink | einem Drink | keinem Drink |
| Genitiv | des Drinks | eines Drinks | keines Drinks |
| Nominativ | die Drinks | Drinks | keine Drinks |
| Akkusativ | die Drinks | Drinks | keine Drinks |
| Dativ | den Drinks | den Drinks | keinen Drinks |
| Genitiv | der Drinks | Drinks | keiner Drinks |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Drink in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Drink ist sehr kalt.The drink is very cold. | Ein Drink schmeckt immer gut.A drink always tastes good. | Kein Drink ist mehr da.No drink is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag den Drink sehr gern.I like the drink very much. | Ich bestelle einen Drink jetzt.I order a drink now. | Ich habe keinen Drink mehr.I have no drink left. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem Drink etwas Eis.I give the drink some ice. | Ich füge einem Drink Zitrone hinzu.I add lemon to a drink. | Ich gebe keinem Drink Zucker.I give no drink sugar. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des Drinks ist hoch.The price of the drink is high. | Der Geschmack eines Drinks ist wichtig.The taste of a drink is important. | Der Preis keines Drinks ist niedrig.The price of no drink is low. |
| Nominativ | Die Drinks sind sehr teuer.The drinks are very expensive. | Drinks sind oft sehr süß.Drinks are often very sweet. | Keine Drinks sind noch übrig.No drinks are still left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir trinken die Drinks schnell.We drink the drinks quickly. | Wir brauchen Drinks für die Party.We need drinks for the party. | Wir haben keine Drinks gekauft.We bought no drinks. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den Drinks viel Eis.I give the drinks much ice. | Ich füge den Drinks oft Zitrone hinzu.I often add lemon to drinks. | Ich gebe keinen Drinks Zucker.I give no drinks sugar. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der Drinks ist schön.The color of the drinks is beautiful. | Die Qualität guter Drinks ist gut.The quality of good drinks is good. | Die Qualität keiner Drinks ist schlecht.The quality of no drinks is bad. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Drink?
It is der Drink. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Drink 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 Drink?
The plural form of der Drink is die Drinks. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Drink mean in English?
The German word der Drink translates to “drink” in English.
How do you decline der Drink?
Like all German nouns, Drink changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Drink
- Akkusativ: den Drink
- Dativ: dem Drink
- Genitiv: des Drinks
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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