Why does the noun Fall 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 Fall
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fall | ein Fall | kein Fall |
| Akkusativ | den Fall | einen Fall | keinen Fall |
| Dativ | dem Fall | einem Fall | keinem Fall |
| Genitiv | des Falles | eines Falles | keines Falles |
| Nominativ | die Fälle | Fälle | keine Fälle |
| Akkusativ | die Fälle | Fälle | keine Fälle |
| Dativ | den Fällen | Fällen | keinen Fällen |
| Genitiv | der Fälle | Fälle | keiner Fälle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fall in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Fall ist klar.The new case is clear. | Das ist ein guter Fall.That is a good case. | Das ist kein schwerer Fall.That is not a difficult case. |
| Akkusativ | Ich prüfe den neuen Fall.I am checking the new case. | Er löst einen schweren Fall.He is solving a difficult case. | Ich sehe keinen anderen Fall.I see no other case. |
| Dativ | In dem neuen Fall helfen wir.We are helping in the new case. | In einem schweren Fall ist es schwer.It is difficult in a difficult case. | In keinem bestimmten Fall gibt es Ruhe.There is peace in no specific case. |
| Genitiv | Der Kern des neuen Falles ist wichtig.The core of the new case is important. | Das Ende eines langen Falles ist nah.The end of a long case is near. | Die Lösung keines bestimmten Falles fehlt.The solution of no specific case is missing. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Fälle sind bekannt.The old cases are known. | Viele Fälle treten auf.Many cases are occurring. | Keine neuen Fälle sind offen.No new cases are open. |
| Akkusativ | Wir untersuchen die bekannten Fälle.We are investigating the known cases. | Sie bearbeitet viele Fälle.She is processing many cases. | Ich mag keine komplizierten Fälle.I like no complicated cases. |
| Dativ | In den bekannten Fällen lernen wir.We learn in the known cases. | Mit vielen Fällen hat er Erfolg.He is successful with many cases. | In keinen schlechten Fällen ist es gut.It is good in no bad cases. |
| Genitiv | Die Zahl der neuen Fälle steigt.The number of new cases is rising. | Wegen vieler Fälle gibt es Arbeit.Because of many cases, there is work. | Innerhalb keiner guten Fälle passierte das.That happened within no good cases. |
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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 Fall?
It is der Fall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fall is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Fall?
The German noun Fall is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Fall?
The plural form of der Fall is die Fälle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Fall mean in English?
The German word der Fall translates to “fall, case” in English.
How do you decline der Fall?
Like all German nouns, Fall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Fall
- Akkusativ: den Fall
- Dativ: dem Fall
- Genitiv: des Falles
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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