Why does the noun Energydrink 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 Energydrink

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Energydrinkein Energydrinkkein Energydrink
Akkusativden Energydrinkeinen Energydrinkkeinen Energydrink
Dativdem Energydrinkeinem Energydrinkkeinem Energydrink
Genitivdes Energydrinkseines Energydrinkskeines Energydrinks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Energydrink in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Energydrink macht wach.The energy drink makes you awake.
Ein Energydrink gibt Energie.An energy drink gives energy.
Kein Energydrink ist billig.No energy drink is cheap.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den Energydrink gern.I like to buy the energy drink.
Ich brauche einen Energydrink jetzt.I need an energy drink now.
Ich trinke keinen Energydrink nicht.I don't drink any energy drink.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem Energydrink eine Chance.I give the energy drink a chance.
Ich helfe einem Energydrink mit Eis.I help an energy drink with ice. (Figurative: I add ice to it)
Ich vertraue keinem Energydrink nicht.I don't trust any energy drink.
Genitiv
Der Preis des Energydrinks ist hoch.The price of the energy drink is high.
Die Wirkung eines Energydrinks ist stark.The effect of an energy drink is strong.
Der Geschmack keines Energydrinks ist gut.The taste of no energy drink is good.

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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 Energydrink?

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

The noun Energydrink is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Energydrink mean in English?

The German word der Energydrink translates to “energy drink” in English.

How do you decline der Energydrink?

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

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.