Why does the noun Film 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 Film
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Film | ein Film | kein Film |
| Akkusativ | den Film | einen Film | keinen Film |
| Dativ | dem Film | einem Film | keinem Film |
| Genitiv | des Films | eines Films | keines Films |
| Nominativ | die Filme | Filme | keine Filme |
| Akkusativ | die Filme | Filme | keine Filme |
| Dativ | den Filmen | Filmen | keinen Filmen |
| Genitiv | der Filme | Filme | keiner Filme |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Film in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Film ist sehr beliebt.The new film is very popular. | Ein guter Film läuft heute im Kino.A good film is showing in the cinema today. | Kein deutscher Film hat mir gefallen.No German film appealed to me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich schaue mir den neuen Film an.I am watching the new film. | Er möchte einen lustigen Film sehen.He wants to see a funny film. | Ich habe keinen passenden Film gefunden.I haven't found a suitable film. |
| Dativ | In dem neuen Film gibt es Action.There is action in the new film. | Ich gebe einem deutschen Film eine Chance.I'm giving a German film a chance. | Mit keinem schlechten Film wird es langweilig.With no bad film does it get boring. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des neuen Films war überraschend.The end of the new film was surprising. | Die Musik eines alten Films ist berühmt.The music of an old film is famous. | Wegen keines traurigen Films weine ich.I don't cry because of any sad film. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Filme sind oft teuer.The new films are often expensive. | Alte Filme sind im Programm.Old films are on the schedule. | Keine lustigen Filme sind für Kinder.No funny films are for children. |
| Akkusativ | Sie liebt die alten Filme.She loves the old films. | Wir haben gute Filme gesehen.We have seen good films. | Er dreht keine neuen Filme mehr.He doesn't make any new films anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich stimme den neuen Filmen nicht zu.I don't agree with the new films. | Er arbeitet an kurzen Filmen.He is working on short films. | Von keinen japanischen Filmen habe ich gehört.I have heard of no Japanese films. |
| Genitiv | Die Handlung der neuen Filme ist komplex.The plot of the new films is complex. | Die Titel alter Filme sind unbekannt.The titles of old films are unknown. | Trotz keiner langweiligen Filme war er da.Despite no boring films, he was there. |
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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 Film?
It is der Film. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Film 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 Film?
The German noun Film is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Film?
The plural form of der Film is die Filme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Film mean in English?
The German word der Film translates to “film” in English.
How do you decline der Film?
Like all German nouns, Film changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Film
- Akkusativ: den Film
- Dativ: dem Film
- Genitiv: des Films
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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