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