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