Why does the noun Haferflocken have the article die?

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 Haferflocken

How it changes across the four cases.

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Examples in context

Real sentences using Haferflocken in different cases.

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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 Haferflocken?

It is die Haferflocken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Haferflocken is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Haferflocken?

The plural form of die Haferflocken is die Haferflocken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Haferflocken mean in English?

The German word die Haferflocken translates to “” in English.

How do you decline die Haferflocken?

Like all German nouns, Haferflocken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Haferflocken

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.