Why does the noun Gries 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 Gries
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Gries | ein Gries | — |
| Akkusativ | den Gries | einen Gries | — |
| Dativ | dem Gries | einem Gries | — |
| Genitiv | des Grieses | eines Grieses | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gries in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gries?
It is der Gries. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gries 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 Gries?
The noun Gries is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Gries mean in English?
The German word der Gries translates to “semolina” in English.
How do you decline der Gries?
Like all German nouns, Gries changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Gries
- Akkusativ: den Gries
- Dativ: dem Gries
- Genitiv: des Grieses
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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