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