Singular
das
Innere
interior, inside
Plural: die Inneren
Why does the noun Innere have the article das?
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 Innere
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Innere | ein Inneres | kein Inneres |
| Akkusativ | das Innere | ein Inneres | kein Inneres |
| Dativ | dem Inneren | einem Inneren | keinem Inneren |
| Genitiv | des Inneren | eines Inneren | keines Inneren |
| Nominativ | die Inneren | Inneren | keine Inneren |
| Akkusativ | die Inneren | Inneren | keine Inneren |
| Dativ | den Inneren | Inneren | keinen Inneren |
| Genitiv | der Inneren | Inneren | keiner Inneren |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Innere in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Innere ist wichtig.The interior is important. | Ein Inneres ist komplex.An interior is complex. | Kein Inneres ist einfach.No interior is simple. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das Innere.I see the interior. | Er sucht ein Inneres.He is looking for an interior. | Sie kennt kein Inneres.She knows no interior. |
| Dativ | Ich widme mich dem Inneren.I dedicate myself to the interior. | Er gibt einem Inneren Raum.He gives space to an interior. | Sie vertraut keinem Inneren.She trusts no interior. |
| Genitiv | Die Tiefe des Inneren ist groß.The depth of the interior is great. | Die Kraft eines eines Inneren ist stark.The power of an interior is strong. | Die Schönheit keines keines Inneren ist bekannt.The beauty of no interior is known. |
| Nominativ | Die tiefen Inneren sind oft verborgen.The deep inner parts are often hidden. | Viele Inneren sind schwer zu verstehen.Many inner parts are hard to understand. | Keine neuen Inneren sind sichtbar.No new inner parts are visible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir verstehen die komplexen Inneren.We understand the complex inner parts. | Manchmal sieht man viele Inneren.Sometimes one sees many inner parts. | Er mag keine dunkelen Inneren.He doesn't like any dark inner parts. |
| Dativ | Er spricht über den tiefen Inneren.He talks about the deep inner parts. | Sie hilft vielen Inneren.She helps many inner parts. | Er glaubt keinen dunkelen Inneren.He believes no dark inner parts. |
| Genitiv | Die Geheimnisse der verborgenen Inneren sind tief.The secrets of the hidden inner parts are deep. | Die Bedeutung vieler Inneren ist groß.The meaning of many inner parts is great. | Die Ursache keiner neuen Inneren ist klar.The cause of no new inner parts is clear. |
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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 Innere?
It is das Innere. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Innere is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Innere?
The noun Innere is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Innere mean in English?
The German word das Innere translates to “interior, inside” in English.
How do you decline das Innere?
Like all German nouns, Innere changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Innere
- Akkusativ: das Innere
- Dativ: dem Inneren
- Genitiv: des Inneren
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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