Singular
der
Groschen
groschen
Plural: die Groschen
Why does the noun Groschen 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 Groschen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Groschen | ein Groschen | — |
| Akkusativ | den Groschen | einen Groschen | — |
| Dativ | dem Groschen | einem Groschen | — |
| Genitiv | des Groschens | eines Groschens | — |
| Nominativ | die Groschen | — Groschen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Groschen | — Groschen | — |
| Dativ | den Groschen | — Groschen | — |
| Genitiv | der Groschen | — Groschen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Groschen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| 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 Groschen?
It is der Groschen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Groschen 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 Groschen?
The plural form of der Groschen is die Groschen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Groschen mean in English?
The German word der Groschen translates to “groschen” in English.
How do you decline der Groschen?
Like all German nouns, Groschen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Groschen
- Akkusativ: den Groschen
- Dativ: dem Groschen
- Genitiv: des Groschens
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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