Singular
der
Kuchen
cake
Plural: die Kuchen
Why does the noun Kuchen 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 Kuchen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kuchen | ein Kuchen | kein Kuchen |
| Akkusativ | den Kuchen | einen Kuchen | keinen Kuchen |
| Dativ | dem Kuchen | einem Kuchen | keinem Kuchen |
| Genitiv | des Kuchens | eines Kuchens | keines Kuchens |
| Nominativ | die Kuchen | Kuchen | keine Kuchen |
| Akkusativ | die Kuchen | Kuchen | keine Kuchen |
| Dativ | den Kuchen | Kuchen | keinen Kuchen |
| Genitiv | der Kuchen | Kuchen | keiner Kuchen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kuchen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Kuchen ist frisch.The big cake is fresh. | Ein neuer Kuchen schmeckt gut.A new cake tastes good. | Kein ganzer Kuchen ist da.No whole cake is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich esse den frischen Kuchen.I eat the fresh cake. | Ich backe einen neuen Kuchen.I bake a new cake. | Ich habe keinen ganzen Kuchen.I have no whole cake. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to the fresh cake. | Ich gebe einem neuen Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to a new cake. | Ich gebe keinem ganzen Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to no whole cake. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack des frischen Kuchens ist gut.The taste of the fresh cake is good. | Der Geschmack eines neuen Kuchens ist gut.The taste of a new cake is good. | Der Geschmack keines ganzen Kuchens ist gut.The taste of no whole cake is good. |
| Nominativ | Die süßen Kuchen sind lecker.The sweet cakes are tasty. | Gute Kuchen sind beliebt.Good cakes are popular. | Keine Kuchen sind übrig.No cakes are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir essen die süßen Kuchen.We eat the sweet cakes. | Ich mag gute Kuchen.I like good cakes. | Er mag keine alten Kuchen.He doesn't like old cakes. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den süßen Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to the sweet cakes. | Ich gebe guten Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to good cakes. | Ich gebe keinen alten Kuchen Zucker.I give sugar to no old cakes. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der süßen Kuchen ist hoch.The price of the sweet cakes is high. | Der Geschmack guter Kuchen ist sehr gut.The taste of good cakes is very good. | Der Preis keiner alten Kuchen ist hoch.The price of no old cakes is high. |
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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 Kuchen?
It is der Kuchen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kuchen 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 Kuchen?
The German noun Kuchen is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kuchen?
The plural form of der Kuchen is die Kuchen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kuchen mean in English?
The German word der Kuchen translates to “cake” in English.
How do you decline der Kuchen?
Like all German nouns, Kuchen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kuchen
- Akkusativ: den Kuchen
- Dativ: dem Kuchen
- Genitiv: des Kuchens
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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