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