Why does the noun Eiskaffee 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 Eiskaffee

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Eiskaffeeein Eiskaffeekein Eiskaffee
Akkusativden Eiskaffeeeinen Eiskaffeekeinen Eiskaffee
Dativdem Eiskaffeeeinem Eiskaffeekeinem Eiskaffee
Genitivdes Eiskaffeeseines Eiskaffeeskeines Eiskaffees

Examples in context

Real sentences using Eiskaffee in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der kalte Eiskaffee schmeckt gut.The cold ice coffee tastes good.
Ein Eiskaffee ist sehr erfrischend.An ice coffee is very refreshing.
Kein Eiskaffee ist hier verfügbar.No ice coffee is available here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den kalten Eiskaffee gern.I like to drink the cold ice coffee.
Ich möchte einen Eiskaffee bestellen.I would like to order an ice coffee.
Ich habe keinen Eiskaffee gesehen.I haven't seen any ice coffee.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem kalten Eiskaffee Zucker.I give sugar to the cold ice coffee.
Ich sitze bei einem Eiskaffee.I am sitting with an ice coffee.
Ich traue keinem Eiskaffee mit Sahne.I don't trust any ice coffee with cream.
Genitiv
Der Preis des kalten Eiskaffees ist hoch.The price of the cold ice coffee is high.
Der Geschmack eines Eiskaffees ist süß.The taste of an ice coffee is sweet.
Die Farbe keines Eiskaffees ist grün.The color of no ice coffee is green.

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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 Eiskaffee?

It is der Eiskaffee. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Eiskaffee 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 Eiskaffee?

The plural form of der Eiskaffee is die Eiskaffees. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Eiskaffee mean in English?

The German word der Eiskaffee translates to “iced coffee” in English.

How do you decline der Eiskaffee?

Like all German nouns, Eiskaffee changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Eiskaffee
  • Akkusativ: den Eiskaffee
  • Dativ: dem Eiskaffee
  • Genitiv: des Eiskaffees

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.