Why does the noun Impfstoff 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 Impfstoff

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Impfstoffein Impfstoffkein Impfstoff
Akkusativden Impfstoffeinen Impfstoffkeinen Impfstoff
Dativdem Impfstoffeinem Impfstoffkeinem Impfstoff
Genitivdes Impfstoffeseines Impfstoffeskeines Impfstoffes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Impfstoff in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Impfstoff ist sicher.The new vaccine is safe.
Ein guter Impfstoff kommt bald.A good vaccine is coming soon.
Kein Impfstoff ist perfekt.No vaccine is perfect.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den neuen Impfstoff.I need the new vaccine.
Er sucht einen guten Impfstoff.He is looking for a good vaccine.
Wir haben keinen Impfstoff.We have no vaccine.
Dativ
Ich vertraue dem neuen Impfstoff.I trust the new vaccine.
Er arbeitet an einem Impfstoff.He is working on a vaccine.
Er hat keinem Impfstoff vertraut.He trusted no vaccine.
Genitiv
Die Wirkung des neuen Impfstoffes ist gut.The effect of the new vaccine is good.
Der Preis eines Impfstoffes ist hoch.The price of a vaccine is high.
Die Qualität keines Impfstoffes ist schlecht.The quality of no vaccine is bad.

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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 Impfstoff?

It is der Impfstoff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Impfstoff 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 Impfstoff?

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

What does der Impfstoff mean in English?

The German word der Impfstoff translates to “vaccine” in English.

How do you decline der Impfstoff?

Like all German nouns, Impfstoff changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Impfstoff
  • Akkusativ: den Impfstoff
  • Dativ: dem Impfstoff
  • Genitiv: des Impfstoffes

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.