Why does the noun Knoblauch 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 Knoblauch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Knoblauch | ein Knoblauch | kein Knoblauch |
| Akkusativ | den Knoblauch | einen Knoblauch | keinen Knoblauch |
| Dativ | dem Knoblauch | einem Knoblauch | keinem Knoblauch |
| Genitiv | des Knoblauchs | eines Knoblauchs | keines Knoblauchs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Knoblauch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Knoblauch ist gut.The good garlic is good. | Hier wächst ein guter Knoblauch.A good garlic grows here. | Kein guter Knoblauch schmeckt.No good garlic tastes good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den guten Knoblauch.I see the good garlic. | Ich suche einen guten Knoblauch.I am looking for a good garlic. | Ich finde keinen guten Knoblauch.I don't find any good garlic. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem guten Knoblauch Wasser.I give water to the good garlic. | Ich helfe einem guten Knoblauch.I help a good garlic. | Ich spreche mit keinem guten Knoblauch.I don't speak with any good garlic. |
| Genitiv | Der Geruch des guten Knoblauchs ist stark.The smell of the good garlic is strong. | Der Geruch eines guten Knoblauchs ist stark.The smell of a good garlic is strong. | Ich mag die Farbe keines guten Knoblauchs.I don't like the color of any good garlic. |
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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 Knoblauch?
It is der Knoblauch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Knoblauch 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 Knoblauch?
The German noun Knoblauch is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Knoblauch?
The noun Knoblauch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Knoblauch mean in English?
The German word der Knoblauch translates to “garlic” in English.
How do you decline der Knoblauch?
Like all German nouns, Knoblauch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Knoblauch
- Akkusativ: den Knoblauch
- Dativ: dem Knoblauch
- Genitiv: des Knoblauchs
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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