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