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