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