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