Singular
das
Eis
ice, ice cream
Plural: die Eise
Why does the noun Eis 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 Eis
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Eis | ein Eis | kein Eis |
| Akkusativ | das Eis | ein Eis | kein Eis |
| Dativ | dem Eis | einem Eis | keinem Eis |
| Genitiv | des Eises | eines Eises | keines Eises |
| Nominativ | die Eise | Eise | keine Eise |
| Akkusativ | die Eise | Eise | keine Eise |
| Dativ | den EiseN | EiseN | keinen EiseN |
| Genitiv | der Eise | Eise | keiner Eise |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Eis in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das kalte Eis schmeckt gut.The cold ice cream tastes good. | Ein kleines Eis ist genug.A small ice cream is enough. | Kein warmes Eis ist hier.No warm ice cream is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das süße Eis sehr.I like the sweet ice cream very much. | Er isst gern ein großes Eis.He likes to eat a big ice cream. | Wir wollen kein billiges Eis.We don't want cheap ice cream. |
| Dativ | Ich träume von dem bunten Eis.I dream of the colorful ice cream. | Sie hilft einem Kind mit einem kleinen Eis.She helps a child with a small ice cream. | Ich spreche von keinem schlechten Eis.I don't talk about any bad ice cream. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des teuren Eises ist hoch.The price of the expensive ice cream is high. | Der Geschmack eines neuen Eises ist toll.The taste of a new ice cream is great. | Die Farbe keines dunklen Eises gefällt mir.I don't like the color of any dark ice cream. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Eise sind beliebt.The new ice creams are popular. | Bunte Eise liegen im Regal.Colorful ice creams are on the shelf. | Keine alten Eise sind mehr da.No old ice creams are left. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kaufen die guten Eise heute.They buy the good ice creams today. | Ich sehe viele neue Eise.I see many new ice creams. | Er mag keine saueren Eise.He doesn't like sour ice creams. |
| Dativ | Er spielt mit den kleinen EiseN.He plays with the small ice creams. | Sie hilft Kindern mit frischen EiseN.She helps children with fresh ice creams. | Ich spreche von keinen schlechten EiseN.I don't talk about any bad ice creams. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der guten Eise ist bekannt.The quality of the good ice creams is known. | Der Preis vieler neuer Eise ist hoch.The price of many new ice creams is high. | Die Form keiner runden Eise ist perfekt.The shape of no round ice creams is perfect. |
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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 Eis?
It is das Eis. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Eis is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Eis?
The German noun Eis is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Eis?
The noun Eis is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Eis mean in English?
The German word das Eis translates to “ice, ice cream” in English.
How do you decline das Eis?
Like all German nouns, Eis changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Eis
- Akkusativ: das Eis
- Dativ: dem Eis
- Genitiv: des Eises
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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