Singular
der
Kamillentee
chamomile tea
Plural: die Kamillentees
Why does the noun Kamillentee 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 Kamillentee
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kamillentee | ein Kamillentee | kein Kamillentee |
| Akkusativ | den Kamillentee | einen Kamillentee | keinen Kamillentee |
| Dativ | dem Kamillentee | einem Kamillentee | keinem Kamillentee |
| Genitiv | des Kamillentees | eines Kamillentees | keines Kamillentees |
| Nominativ | die Kamillentees | Kamillentees | keine Kamillentees |
| Akkusativ | die Kamillentees | Kamillentees | keine Kamillentees |
| Dativ | den Kamillentees | Kamillentees | keinen Kamillentees |
| Genitiv | der Kamillentees | Kamillentees | keiner Kamillentees |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kamillentee in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der heiße Kamillentee ist fertig.The hot chamomile tea is ready. | Ein milder Kamillentee schmeckt gut.A mild chamomile tea tastes good. | Kein frischer Kamillentee ist hier.No fresh chamomile tea is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke den warmen Kamillentee.I drink the warm chamomile tea. | Ich möchte einen süßen Kamillentee.I would like a sweet chamomile tea. | Ich habe keinen starken Kamillentee.I have no strong chamomile tea. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem kalten Kamillentee Honig.I give honey to the cold chamomile tea. | Ich füge einem guten Kamillentee Zitrone hinzu.I add lemon to a good chamomile tea. | Sie gibt keinem heißen Kamillentee Milch.She gives no milk to any hot chamomile tea. |
| Genitiv | Der Geruch des frischen Kamillentees ist angenehm.The smell of the fresh chamomile tea is pleasant. | Der Preis eines eines guten Kamillentees ist hoch.The price of a good chamomile tea is high. | Die Wirkung keines keines schlechten Kamillentees ist bekannt.The effect of no bad chamomile tea is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kamillentees sind beliebt.The new chamomile teas are popular. | Gute Kamillentees sind gesund.Good chamomile teas are healthy. | Keine kalten Kamillentees sind da.No cold chamomile teas are there. |
| Akkusativ | Wir mögen die frischen Kamillentees.We like the fresh chamomile teas. | Er kauft billige Kamillentees.He buys cheap chamomile teas. | Sie sieht keine alten Kamillentees.She sees no old chamomile teas. |
| Dativ | Wir geben den neuen Kamillentees Zucker.We give sugar to the new chamomile teas. | Man fügt milden Kamillentees oft Honig hinzu.One often adds honey to mild chamomile teas. | Ich gebe keinen alten Kamillentees mehr Wasser.I give no more water to old chamomile teas. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Kamillentees ist gut.The quality of the new chamomile teas is good. | Der Geschmack verschiedener Kamillentees ist mild.The taste of various chamomile teas is mild. | Die Herkunft keiner billigen Kamillentees ist klar.The origin of no cheap chamomile teas 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 Kamillentee?
It is der Kamillentee. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kamillentee 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 Kamillentee?
The plural form of der Kamillentee is die Kamillentees. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kamillentee mean in English?
The German word der Kamillentee translates to “chamomile tea” in English.
How do you decline der Kamillentee?
Like all German nouns, Kamillentee changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kamillentee
- Akkusativ: den Kamillentee
- Dativ: dem Kamillentee
- Genitiv: des Kamillentees
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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