Why does the noun Fuchs 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 Fuchs
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fuchs | ein Fuchs | kein Fuchs |
| Akkusativ | den Fuchs | einen Fuchs | keinen Fuchs |
| Dativ | dem Fuchs | einem Fuchs | keinem Fuchs |
| Genitiv | des Fuchses | eines Fuchses | keines Fuchses |
| Nominativ | die Füchse | Füchse | keine Füchse |
| Akkusativ | die Füchse | Füchse | keine Füchse |
| Dativ | den Füchsen | Füchsen | keinen Füchsen |
| Genitiv | der Füchse | Füchse | keiner Füchse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fuchs in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der rote Fuchs ist listig.The red fox is cunning. | Ein schlauer Fuchs schleicht.A clever fox sneaks. | Kein kleiner Fuchs ist dumm.No small fox is stupid. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den roten Fuchs.I see the red fox. | Sie malt einen schlauen Fuchs.She paints a clever fox. | Er mag keinen kleinen Fuchs.He doesn't like a small fox. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem kranken Fuchs.I help the sick fox. | Er gibt einem hungrigen Fuchs Futter.He gives food to a hungry fox. | Sie spricht mit keinem wilden Fuchs.She doesn't speak with a wild fox. |
| Genitiv | Der Schwanz des roten Fuchses ist buschig.The tail of the red fox is bushy. | Die List eines schlauen Fuchses ist bekannt.The cunning of a clever fox is known. | Der Bau keines kleinen Fuchses ist klein.The den of no small fox is small. |
| Nominativ | Die wilden Füchse jagen Mäuse.The wild foxes hunt mice. | Rote Füchse sind scheu.Red foxes are shy. | Keine jungen Füchse sind im Garten.No young foxes are in the garden. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die wilden Füchse.We visit the wild foxes. | Ich sehe rote Füchse.I see red foxes. | Sie fängt keine jungen Füchse.She doesn't catch any young foxes. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den jungen Füchsen Wasser.I give water to the young foxes. | Er hilft kranken Füchsen.He helps sick foxes. | Sie spielt mit keinen wilden Füchsen.She doesn't play with any wild foxes. |
| Genitiv | Die Spuren der wilden Füchse sind frisch.The tracks of the wild foxes are fresh. | Das Leben roter Füchse ist frei.The life of red foxes is free. | Die Angst keiner jungen Füchse ist groß.The fear of no young foxes is great. |
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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 Fuchs?
It is der Fuchs. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fuchs 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 Fuchs?
The German noun Fuchs is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Fuchs?
The plural form of der Fuchs is die Füchse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Fuchs mean in English?
The German word der Fuchs translates to “fox” in English.
How do you decline der Fuchs?
Like all German nouns, Fuchs changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Fuchs
- Akkusativ: den Fuchs
- Dativ: dem Fuchs
- Genitiv: des Fuchses
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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