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