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