Singular

das

Fohlen

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Fohlen?

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

Q: What does das Fohlen mean in English?

The German word das Fohlen translates to “foal” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Fohlen?

Like all German nouns, Fohlen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Fohlen Akkusativ: das Fohlen Dativ: dem Fohlen Genitiv: des Fohlens 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.

foal

Plural: die Fohlen

Strong

Why does the noun Fohlen have the article das?

Nouns referring to young humans or animals are often neuter.

Examples

das Kind (child), das Baby (baby), das Lamm (lamb), das Kalb (calf), das Fohlen (foal), das Ferkel (piglet), das Küken (chick)

Exceptions

der Welpe (puppy - male), die Larve (larva)

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Declension table for German noun Fohlen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Fohlen	ein Fohlen	kein Fohlen
Akkusativ	das Fohlen	ein Fohlen	kein Fohlen
Dativ	dem Fohlen	einem Fohlen	keinem Fohlen
Genitiv	des Fohlens	eines Fohlens	keines Fohlens
Nominativ	die Fohlen	Fohlen	keine Fohlen
Akkusativ	die Fohlen	Fohlen	keine Fohlen
Dativ	den Fohlen	Fohlen	keinen Fohlen
Genitiv	der Fohlen	Fohlen	keiner Fohlen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fohlen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das schnelle Fohlen rennt.The fast foal runs.	Ein Fohlen läuft schnell.A foal runs fast.	Kein Fohlen schläft hier.No foal sleeps here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das schnelle Fohlen.I see the fast foal.	Sie hat ein Fohlen.She has a foal.	Ich habe kein Fohlen.I have no foal.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem schnellen Fohlen.I help the fast foal.	Er gibt einem Fohlen Wasser.He gives water to a foal.	Ich spreche mit keinem Fohlen.I speak with no foal.
Genitiv	Die Mutter des schnellen Fohlens ruft.The mother of the fast foal calls.	Das Fell eines Fohlens ist weich.The fur of a foal is soft.	Der Name keines Fohlens ist bekannt.The name of no foal is known.
Nominativ	Die jungen Fohlen sind jung.The young foals are young.	Fohlen spielen draußen.Foals play outside.	Keine Fohlen sind dort.No foals are there.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die jungen Fohlen.We see the young foals.	Er füttert Fohlen.He feeds foals.	Wir haben keine Fohlen.We have no foals.
Dativ	Ich gebe den jungen Fohlen Futter.I give food to the young foals.	Er hilft Fohlen oft.He often helps foals.	Ich arbeite mit keinen Fohlen.I work with no foals.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der jungen Fohlen ist braun.The color of the young foals is brown.	Das Leben Fohlen ist frei.The life of foals is free.	Die Größe keiner Fohlen ist wichtig.The size of no foals is important.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Fohlen?

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

What is the plural of das Fohlen?

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

What does das Fohlen mean in English?

The German word das Fohlen translates to “foal” in English.

How do you decline das Fohlen?

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

Nominativ: das Fohlen
Akkusativ: das Fohlen
Dativ: dem Fohlen
Genitiv: des Fohlens

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.