Flamingo

Q: Is it der, die, or das Flamingo?

It is der Flamingo. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Flamingo is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Flamingo?

The plural form of der Flamingo is die Flamingos. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Flamingo mean in English?

The German word der Flamingo translates to “flamingo” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Flamingo?

Like all German nouns, Flamingo changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Flamingo Akkusativ: den Flamingon Dativ: dem Flamingon Genitiv: des Flamingons 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.

flamingo

Plural: die Flamingos

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Why does the noun Flamingo 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 Flamingo

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Flamingo	ein Flamingo	kein Flamingo
Akkusativ	den Flamingon	einen Flamingon	keinen Flamingon
Dativ	dem Flamingon	einem Flamingon	keinem Flamingon
Genitiv	des Flamingons	eines Flamingons	keines Flamingons
Nominativ	die Flamingos	Flamingos	keine Flamingos
Akkusativ	die Flamingos	Flamingos	keine Flamingos
Dativ	den Flamingos	Flamingos	keinen Flamingos
Genitiv	der Flamingos	Flamingos	keiner Flamingos

Examples in context

Real sentences using Flamingo in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der rosa Flamingo ist rosa.The pink flamingo is pink.	Ein eleganter Flamingo steht auf einem Bein.An elegant flamingo stands on one leg.	Kein grauer Flamingo ist klein.No gray flamingo is small.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den rosa Flamingon.I see the pink flamingo.	Wir suchen einen eleganten Flamingon.We are looking for an elegant flamingo.	Ich finde keinen kranken Flamingon.I don't find any sick flamingo.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem alten Flamingon.I help the old flamingo.	Er spricht mit einem freundlichen Flamingon.He talks to a friendly flamingo.	Ich gebe keinem hungrigen Flamingon Futter.I don't give food to any hungry flamingo.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des großen Flamingons ist rosa.The color of the big flamingo is pink.	Der Hals eines eines eleganten Flamingons ist lang.The neck of an elegant flamingo is long.	Ich kenne die Geschichte keines keines alten Flamingons.I don't know the story of any old flamingo.
Nominativ	Die rosa Flamingos sind schön.The pink flamingos are beautiful.	Hoche Flamingos leben in Gruppen.Tall flamingos live in groups.	Keine alten Flamingos sind grau.No old flamingos are gray.
Akkusativ	Sie füttern die jungen Flamingos.They feed the young flamingos.	Wir mögen rosa Flamingos.We like pink flamingos.	Ich sehe keine kleinen Flamingos.I don't see any small flamingos.
Dativ	Sie geben den großen Flamingos Wasser.They give water to the big flamingos.	Ich helfe jungen Flamingos gern.I like to help young flamingos.	Wir vertrauen keinen wilden Flamingos.We don't trust any wild flamingos.
Genitiv	Die Größe der wilden Flamingos beeindruckt.The size of the wild flamingos is impressive.	Das Leben junger Flamingos ist schön.The life of young flamingos is beautiful.	Ich sehe die Spuren keiner großen Flamingos.I don't see the tracks of any big flamingos.

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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 Flamingo?

It is der Flamingo. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Flamingo 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 Flamingo?

The plural form of der Flamingo is die Flamingos. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Flamingo mean in English?

The German word der Flamingo translates to “flamingo” in English.

How do you decline der Flamingo?

Like all German nouns, Flamingo changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Flamingo
Akkusativ: den Flamingon
Dativ: dem Flamingon
Genitiv: des Flamingons

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.