Singular
die
Haferflocken
Plural: die Haferflocken
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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Haferflocken | Haferflocken | keine Haferflocken |
| Akkusativ | die Haferflocken | Haferflocken | keine Haferflocken |
| Dativ | den Haferflocken | Haferflocken | keinen Haferflocken |
| Genitiv | der Haferflocken | Haferflocken | keiner Haferflocken |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Haferflocken in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Haferflocken sind sehr nahrhaft.The oat flakes are very nutritious. | Frische Haferflocken liegen bereit.Fresh oat flakes are ready. | Keine Haferflocken sind mehr da.No oat flakes are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die feinen Haferflocken.We are buying the fine oat flakes. | Ich sehe viele Haferflocken dort.I see many oat flakes there. | Wir haben keine Haferflocken mehr.We don't have any more oat flakes. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den Haferflocken zufrieden.I am satisfied with the oat flakes. | Ich bin mit frischen Haferflocken glücklich.I am happy with fresh oat flakes. | Ich bin mit keinen Haferflocken zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any oat flakes. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der Haferflocken ist hoch.The quality of the oat flakes is high. | Der Geruch vieler Haferflocken ist toll.The smell of many oat flakes is great. | Der Geschmack keiner Haferflocken ist gut.The taste of no oat flakes is good. |
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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.
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