Singular
der
Krimi
crime novel
Plural: die Krimis
Why does the noun Krimi 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 Krimi
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Krimi | ein Krimi | — |
| Akkusativ | den Krimi | einen Krimi | — |
| Dativ | dem Krimi | einem Krimi | — |
| Genitiv | des Krimis | eines Krimis | — |
| Nominativ | die Krimis | — Krimis | — |
| Akkusativ | die Krimis | — Krimis | — |
| Dativ | den Krimis | — Krimis | — |
| Genitiv | der Krimis | — Krimis | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Krimi in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Krimi?
It is der Krimi. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Krimi 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 Krimi?
The plural form of der Krimi is die Krimis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Krimi mean in English?
The German word der Krimi translates to “crime novel” in English.
How do you decline der Krimi?
Like all German nouns, Krimi changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Krimi
- Akkusativ: den Krimi
- Dativ: dem Krimi
- Genitiv: des Krimis
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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