Why does the noun Kohl 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 Kohl
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kohl | ein Kohl | kein Kohl |
| Akkusativ | den Kohl | einen Kohl | keinen Kohl |
| Dativ | dem Kohl | einem Kohl | keinem Kohl |
| Genitiv | des Kohls | eines Kohls | keines Kohls |
| Nominativ | die Kohle | Kohle | keine Kohle |
| Akkusativ | die Kohle | Kohle | keine Kohle |
| Dativ | den Kohlen | Kohlen | keinen Kohlen |
| Genitiv | der Kohle | Kohle | keiner Kohle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kohl in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der frische Kohl ist gesund.The fresh cabbage is healthy. | Ein grüner Kohl liegt hier.A green cabbage lies here. | Kein alter Kohl schmeckt gut.No old cabbage tastes good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den frischen Kohl.I buy the fresh cabbage. | Wir essen einen grünen Kohl.We eat a green cabbage. | Ich mag keinen alten Kohl nicht.I don't like old cabbage. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Kohl Wasser.I give water to the fresh cabbage. | Er hilft einem grünen Kohl sehr.He helps a green cabbage a lot. | Ich gebe keinem alten Kohl Dünger.I give no fertilizer to old cabbage. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des frischen Kohls ist hoch.The price of the fresh cabbage is high. | Der Geruch eines grünen Kohls ist stark.The smell of a green cabbage is strong. | Der Geschmack keines alten Kohls ist gut.The taste of no old cabbage is good. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Kohle sind lecker.The fresh cabbages are delicious. | Grüne Kohle wachsen im Garten.Green cabbages grow in the garden. | Keine alten Kohle sind übrig.No old cabbages are left. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kocht die frischen Kohle.She cooks the fresh cabbages. | Wir sehen grüne Kohle dort.We see green cabbages there. | Ich finde keine alten Kohle nicht.I don't find any old cabbages. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den frischen Kohlen Wasser.I give water to the fresh cabbages. | Er hilft grünen Kohlen im Garten.He helps green cabbages in the garden. | Ich gebe keinen alten Kohlen Dünger.I give no fertilizer to old cabbages. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der frischen Kohle ist hoch.The price of the fresh cabbages is high. | Der Geruch grüner Kohle ist stark.The smell of green cabbages is strong. | Der Geschmack keiner alten Kohle ist gut.The taste of no old cabbages is good. |
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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 Kohl?
It is der Kohl. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kohl 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 Kohl?
The German noun Kohl is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kohl?
The plural form of der Kohl is die Kohle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kohl mean in English?
The German word der Kohl translates to “cabbage” in English.
How do you decline der Kohl?
Like all German nouns, Kohl changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kohl
- Akkusativ: den Kohl
- Dativ: dem Kohl
- Genitiv: des Kohls
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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