Singular

der

Enkel

Q: Is it der, die, or das Enkel?

It is der Enkel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Enkel is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Enkel?

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

Q: What does der Enkel mean in English?

The German word der Enkel translates to “grandson” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Enkel?

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

grandson

Plural: die Enkel

Strong

Why does the noun Enkel have the article der?

Nouns referring to male persons are masculine.

Examples

der Mann (man), der Vater (father), der Bruder (brother), der Sohn (son), der Onkel (uncle), der Neffe (nephew), der Großvater (grandfather)

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Declension table for German noun Enkel

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Enkel	ein Enkel	kein Enkel
Akkusativ	den Enkel	einen Enkel	keinen Enkel
Dativ	dem Enkel	einem Enkel	keinem Enkel
Genitiv	des Enkel	eines Enkel	keines Enkel
Nominativ	die Enkel	Enkel	keine Enkel
Akkusativ	die Enkel	Enkel	keine Enkel
Dativ	den Enkel	Enkel	keinen Enkel
Genitiv	der Enkel	Enkel	keiner Enkel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Enkel in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der kleine Enkel spielt hier.The small grandson plays here.	Ein kleiner Enkel lacht laut.A small grandson laughs loudly.	Kein kleiner Enkel ist zu Hause.No small grandson is at home.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den kleinen Enkel.I see the small grandson.	Ich habe einen kleinen Enkel.I have a small grandson.	Ich brauche keinen kleinen Enkel.I don't need a small grandson.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem kleinen Enkel.I help the small grandson.	Ich gebe einem kleinen Enkel ein Buch.I give a small grandson a book.	Ich spreche mit keinem kleinen Enkel.I don't speak with any small grandson.
Genitiv	Das ist das Spielzeug des kleinen Enkels.That is the small grandson's toy.	Das ist das Buch eines eines kleinen Enkels.That is a small grandson's book.	Das ist das Haus keines keines kleinen Enkels.That is not any small grandson's house.
Nominativ	Die kleinen Enkel spielen hier.The small grandsons play here.	Kleine Enkel lachen oft.Small grandsons often laugh.	Keine kleinen Enkel sind zu Hause.No small grandsons are at home.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die kleinen Enkel.We visit the small grandsons.	Wir sehen kleine Enkel oft.We often see small grandsons.	Ich habe keine kleinen Enkel.I have no small grandsons.
Dativ	Ich helfe den kleinen Enkeln.I help the small grandsons.	Ich gebe kleinen Enkeln Spielzeug.I give small grandsons toys.	Ich helfe keinen kleinen Enkeln.I don't help any small grandsons.
Genitiv	Das ist das Haus der kleinen Enkel.That is the house of the small grandsons.	Das ist das Spielzeug kleiner Enkel.That is the toy of small grandsons.	Das ist das Auto keiner kleinen Enkel.That is not the car of any small grandsons.

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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 Enkel?

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

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

What does der Enkel mean in English?

The German word der Enkel translates to “grandson” in English.

How do you decline der Enkel?

Like all German nouns, Enkel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Enkel
Akkusativ: den Enkel
Dativ: dem Enkel
Genitiv: des Enkel

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.