Singular
der
Griff
handle, grip, grasp
Plural: die Griffe
Why does the noun Griff 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 Griff
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Griff | ein Griff | kein Griff |
| Akkusativ | den Griff | einen Griff | keinen Griff |
| Dativ | dem Griff | einem Griff | keinem Griff |
| Genitiv | des Griffes | eines Griffes | keines Griffes |
| Nominativ | die Griffe | Griffe | keine Griffe |
| Akkusativ | die Griffe | Griffe | keine Griffe |
| Dativ | den Griffen | Griffen | keinen Griffen |
| Genitiv | der Griffe | Griffe | keiner Griffe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Griff in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Griff ist fest.The new grip is firm. | Ein guter Griff ist wichtig.A good grip is important. | Kein lockerer Griff hält fest.No loose grip holds firm. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme den festen Griff.I take the firm grip. | Er braucht einen neuen Griff.He needs a new grip. | Sie mag keinen lockeren Griff.She doesn't like any loose grip. |
| Dativ | Er hält an dem festen Griff fest.He holds on to the firm grip. | Sie greift nach einem neuen Griff.She reaches for a new grip. | Man arbeitet mit keinem lockeren Griff.One works with no loose grip. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke des festen Griffes ist wichtig.The strength of the firm grip is important. | Die Farbe eines neuen Griffes ist schön.The color of a new grip is beautiful. | Die Qualität keines lockeren Griffes ist schlecht.The quality of no loose grip is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Griffe sind stabil.The new grips are stable. | Alte Griffe sind oft rutschig.Old grips are often slippery. | Keine lockeren Griffe sind sicher.No loose grips are safe. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die guten Griffe.We need the good grips. | Man kauft neue Griffe.One buys new grips. | Ich sehe keine alten Griffe hier.I don't see any old grips here. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten mit den guten Griffen.We work with the good grips. | Man spielt mit neuen Griffen.One plays with new grips. | Sie spielt mit keinen alten Griffen.She does not play with any old grips. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke der guten Griffe ist wichtig.The strength of the good grips is important. | Die Farbe neuer Griffe ist schön.The color of new grips is beautiful. | Die Qualität keiner alten Griffe ist schlecht.The quality of no old grips is bad. |
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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 Griff?
It is der Griff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Griff 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 Griff?
The German noun Griff is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Griff?
The plural form of der Griff is die Griffe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Griff mean in English?
The German word der Griff translates to “handle, grip, grasp” in English.
How do you decline der Griff?
Like all German nouns, Griff changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Griff
- Akkusativ: den Griff
- Dativ: dem Griff
- Genitiv: des Griffes
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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