Singular
der
Fan
fan, supporter
Plural: die Fans
Why does the noun Fan 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 Fan
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fan | ein Fan | kein Fan |
| Akkusativ | den Fan | einen Fan | keinen Fan |
| Dativ | dem Fan | einem Fan | keinem Fan |
| Nominativ | die Fans | Fans | keine Fans |
| Akkusativ | die Fans | Fans | keine Fans |
| Dativ | der Fans | Fans | keiner Fans |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fan in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der treue Fan jubelt laut.The loyal fan cheers loudly. | Ein neuer Fan kommt ins Stadion.A new fan comes into the stadium. | Kein Fan ist hier allein.No fan is alone here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den treuen Fan.I see the loyal fan. | Sie trifft einen neuen Fan.She meets a new fan. | Ich kenne keinen Fan.I don't know any fan. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem treuen Fan.I help the loyal fan. | Sie spricht mit einem Fan.She talks to a fan. | Ich glaube keinem Fan.I don't believe any fan. |
| Nominativ | Die treuen Fans sind glücklich.The loyal fans are happy. | Viele Fans warten draußen.Many fans are waiting outside. | Keine Fans sind gekommen.No fans have come. |
| Akkusativ | Er grüßt die treuen Fans.He greets the loyal fans. | Wir suchen weitere Fans.We are looking for further fans. | Sie hat keine Fans.She has no fans. |
| Dativ | Die Freude der Fans ist groß.The joy of the fans is great. | Die Begeisterung vieler Fans ist spürbar.The enthusiasm of many fans is palpable. | Das Verhalten keiner Fans ist akzeptabel.The behavior of no fans is acceptable. |
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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 Fan?
It is der Fan. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fan 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 Fan?
The plural form of der Fan is die Fans. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Fan mean in English?
The German word der Fan translates to “fan, supporter” in English.
How do you decline der Fan?
Like all German nouns, Fan changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Fan
- Akkusativ: den Fan
- Dativ: dem Fan
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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