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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Drinkein Drinkkein Drink
Akkusativden Drinkeinen Drinkkeinen Drink
Dativdem Drinkeinem Drinkkeinem Drink
Genitivdes Drinkseines Drinkskeines Drinks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Drink in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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.

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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 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.