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