Why does the noun Leber have the article die?
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 Leber
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Leber | eine Leber | keine Leber |
| Akkusativ | die Leber | eine Leber | keine Leber |
| Dativ | der Leber | einer Leber | keiner Leber |
| Genitiv | der Leber | einer Leber | keiner Leber |
| Nominativ | die Lebern | Lebern | keine Lebern |
| Akkusativ | die Lebern | Lebern | keine Lebern |
| Dativ | den Leber | Leber | keinen Leber |
| Genitiv | der Lebern | Lebern | keiner Lebern |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Leber in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die gesunde Leber ist wichtig für uns.The healthy liver is important for us. | Eine starke Leber funktioniert gut.A strong liver functions well. | Keine kranke Leber ist hier zu sehen.No sick liver is to be seen here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich schütze die gesunde Leber.I protect the healthy liver. | Er hat eine starke Leber.He has a strong liver. | Sie hat keine kranke Leber.She has no sick liver. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der kranken Leber.I help the sick liver. | Er gibt einer starken Leber Wasser.He gives water to a strong liver. | Sie vertraut keiner kranken Leber.She trusts no sick liver. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktion der gesunden Leber ist gut.The function of the healthy liver is good. | Der Zustand einer kranken Leber ist schlecht.The condition of a sick liver is bad. | Die Heilung keiner kranken Leber ist einfach.The healing of no sick liver is easy. |
| Nominativ | Die gesunden Lebern sind sehr wichtig.The healthy livers are very important. | Starke Lebern funktionieren gut.Strong livers function well. | Keine kranken Lebern sind hier zu sehen.No sick livers are to be seen here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die gesunden Lebern.We need the healthy livers. | Ärzte untersuchen kranke Lebern.Doctors examine sick livers. | Ich sehe keine kranken Lebern.I see no sick livers. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den kranken Lebern.I help the sick livers. | Er gibt starken Lebern Wasser.He gives water to strong livers. | Sie vertraut keinen kranken Lebern.She trusts no sick livers. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktion der gesunden Lebern ist gut.The function of the healthy livers is good. | Der Zustand kranker Lebern ist schlecht.The condition of sick livers is bad. | Die Heilung keiner kranken Lebern ist einfach.The healing of no sick livers is easy. |
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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 Leber?
It is die Leber. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Leber is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Leber?
The German noun Leber is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Leber?
The plural form of die Leber is die Lebern. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Leber mean in English?
The German word die Leber translates to “liver” in English.
How do you decline die Leber?
Like all German nouns, Leber changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Leber
- Akkusativ: die Leber
- Dativ: der Leber
- Genitiv: der Leber
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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