Singular
der
Joghurt
yogurt
Plural: die Joghurts
Why does the noun Joghurt 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 Joghurt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Joghurt | ein Joghurt | kein Joghurt |
| Akkusativ | den Joghurt | einen Joghurt | keinen Joghurt |
| Dativ | dem Joghurt | einem Joghurt | keinem Joghurt |
| Genitiv | des Joghurts | eines Joghurts | keines Joghurts |
| Nominativ | die Joghurts | Joghurts | keine Joghurts |
| Akkusativ | die Joghurts | Joghurts | keine Joghurts |
| Dativ | den Joghurts | Joghurts | keinen Joghurts |
| Genitiv | der Joghurts | Joghurts | keiner Joghurts |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Joghurt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der cremige Joghurt ist cremig.The creamy yogurt is creamy. | Ein neuer Joghurt steht im Kühlschrank.A new yogurt is in the fridge. | Kein guter Joghurt ist mehr da.No good yogurt is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich esse den cremigen Joghurt.I eat the creamy yogurt. | Sie kauft einen neuen Joghurt.She buys a new yogurt. | Wir brauchen keinen teuren Joghurt.We don't need any expensive yogurt. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem cremigen Joghurt Früchte.I add fruit to the creamy yogurt. | Mit einem neuen Joghurt ist das Frühstück perfekt.With a new yogurt, breakfast is perfect. | Ich esse Brot mit keinem guten Joghurt.I eat bread with no good yogurt. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack des cremigen Joghurts ist gut.The taste of the creamy yogurt is good. | Der Preis eines eines neuen Joghurts ist hoch.The price of a new yogurt is high. | Die Farbe keines keines guten Joghurts gefällt mir.The color of no good yogurt pleases me. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Joghurts sind gesund.The many yogurts are healthy. | Leckere Joghurts schmecken gut.Delicious yogurts taste good. | Keine frischen Joghurts sind im Angebot.No fresh yogurts are on offer. |
| Akkusativ | Er mag die fruchtigen Joghurts.He likes the fruity yogurts. | Ich sehe viele Joghurts im Regal.I see many yogurts on the shelf. | Wir haben keine alten Joghurts mehr.We don't have any old yogurts left. |
| Dativ | Ich bin zufrieden mit den leckeren Joghurts.I am satisfied with the delicious yogurts. | Ich träume von vielen Joghurts.I dream of many yogurts. | Ich spreche von keinen guten Joghurts.I speak of no good yogurts. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der vielen Joghurts ist hoch.The quality of the many yogurts is high. | Der Geruch frischer Joghurts ist angenehm.The smell of fresh yogurts is pleasant. | Der Wert keiner alten Joghurts ist gering.The value of no old yogurts is low. |
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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 Joghurt?
It is der Joghurt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Joghurt is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Joghurt?
The German noun Joghurt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Joghurt?
The plural form of der Joghurt is die Joghurts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Joghurt mean in English?
The German word der Joghurt translates to “yogurt” in English.
How do you decline der Joghurt?
Like all German nouns, Joghurt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Joghurt
- Akkusativ: den Joghurt
- Dativ: dem Joghurt
- Genitiv: des Joghurts
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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