Why does the noun Milch 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 Milch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Milch | eine Milch | keine Milch |
| Akkusativ | die Milch | eine Milch | keine Milch |
| Dativ | der Milch | einer Milch | keiner Milch |
| Genitiv | der Milch | einer Milch | keiner Milch |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Milch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die frische Milch schmeckt gut.The fresh milk tastes good. | Eine kalte Milch steht hier.A cold milk stands here. | Keine gute Milch ist mehr da.No good milk is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke die warme Milch.I drink the warm milk. | Er kauft eine neue Milch.He buys a new milk. | Wir haben keine frische Milch.We have no fresh milk. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der alteen Milch Zucker.I give sugar to the old milk. | Ich füge einer süßeen Milch Honig hinzu.I add honey to a sweet milk. | Ich traue keiner saureen Milch.I don't trust any sour milk. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der gutenen Milch ist hoch.The price of the good milk is high. | Der Geschmack einer frischenen Milch ist wichtig.The taste of a fresh milk is important. | Der Geruch keiner schlechtenen Milch ist gut.The smell of no bad milk is good. |
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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 Milch?
It is die Milch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Milch 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 Milch?
The German noun Milch is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Milch?
The plural form of die Milch is die Milche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Milch mean in English?
The German word die Milch translates to “milk” in English.
How do you decline die Milch?
Like all German nouns, Milch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Milch
- Akkusativ: die Milch
- Dativ: der Milch
- Genitiv: der Milch
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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