Lebkuchen

Q: Is it der, die, or das Lebkuchen?

It is der Lebkuchen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lebkuchen is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Lebkuchen?

The plural form of der Lebkuchen is die Lebkuchen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Lebkuchen mean in English?

The German word der Lebkuchen translates to “gingerbread” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Lebkuchen?

Like all German nouns, Lebkuchen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Lebkuchen Akkusativ: den Lebkuchen Dativ: dem Lebkuchen Genitiv: des Lebkuchens 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.

gingerbread

Plural: die Lebkuchen

Mixed

Why does the noun Lebkuchen 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 Lebkuchen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Lebkuchen	ein Lebkuchen	kein Lebkuchen
Akkusativ	den Lebkuchen	einen Lebkuchen	keinen Lebkuchen
Dativ	dem Lebkuchen	einem Lebkuchen	keinem Lebkuchen
Genitiv	des Lebkuchens	eines Lebkuchens	keines Lebkuchens
Nominativ	die Lebkuchen	Lebkuchen	keine Lebkuchen
Akkusativ	die Lebkuchen	Lebkuchen	keine Lebkuchen
Dativ	den Lebkuchen	Lebkuchen	keinen Lebkuchen
Genitiv	der Lebkuchen	Lebkuchen	keiner Lebkuchen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lebkuchen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der Lebkuchen schmeckt süß.The gingerbread tastes sweet.	Ein Lebkuchen liegt dort.A gingerbread lies there.	Kein Lebkuchen ist übrig.No gingerbread is left.
Akkusativ	Ich esse den Lebkuchen gern.I like to eat the gingerbread.	Ich möchte einen Lebkuchen.I would like a gingerbread.	Ich habe keinen Lebkuchen.I have no gingerbread.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem Lebkuchen Zucker.I give sugar to the gingerbread.	Ich träume von einem Lebkuchen.I dream of a gingerbread.	Ich helfe keinem Lebkuchen.I help no gingerbread.
Genitiv	Der Duft des Lebkuchens ist stark.The scent of the gingerbread is strong.	Der Preis eines Lebkuchens ist hoch.The price of a gingerbread is high.	Ich kenne keines Lebkuchens Geschichte.I know no gingerbread's history.
Nominativ	Die Lebkuchen sind frisch.The gingerbreads are fresh.	Hier sind Lebkuchen.Here are gingerbreads.	Keine Lebkuchen sind da.No gingerbreads are there.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die Lebkuchen.We buy the gingerbreads.	Ich suche Lebkuchen.I am looking for gingerbreads.	Ich sehe keine Lebkuchen.I see no gingerbreads.
Dativ	Ich bin mit den Lebkuchen zufrieden.I am satisfied with the gingerbreads.	Ich spreche über Lebkuchen.I talk about gingerbreads.	Ich gebe keinen Lebkuchen nichts.I give nothing to no gingerbreads.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der Lebkuchen ist braun.The color of the gingerbreads is brown.	Der Geschmack vieler Lebkuchen ist gut.The taste of many gingerbreads is good.	Ich sehe keiner Lebkuchen Wert.I see no gingerbreads' value.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lebkuchen?

It is der Lebkuchen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lebkuchen 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 Lebkuchen?

The plural form of der Lebkuchen is die Lebkuchen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Lebkuchen mean in English?

The German word der Lebkuchen translates to “gingerbread” in English.

How do you decline der Lebkuchen?

Like all German nouns, Lebkuchen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Lebkuchen
Akkusativ: den Lebkuchen
Dativ: dem Lebkuchen
Genitiv: des Lebkuchens

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.