Singular
das
Mittagessen
lunch
Plural: die Mittagessen
Why does the noun Mittagessen have the article das?
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 Mittagessen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Mittagessen | ein Mittagessen | kein Mittagessen |
| Akkusativ | das Mittagessen | ein Mittagessen | kein Mittagessen |
| Dativ | dem Mittagessen | einem Mittagessen | keinem Mittagessen |
| Genitiv | des Mittagessens | eines Mittagessens | keines Mittagessens |
| Nominativ | die Mittagessen | Mittagessen | keine Mittagessen |
| Akkusativ | die Mittagessen | Mittagessen | keine Mittagessen |
| Dativ | den Mittagessen | Mittagessen | keinen Mittagessen |
| Genitiv | der Mittagessen | Mittagessen | keiner Mittagessen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mittagessen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das gute Mittagessen ist fertig.The good lunch is ready. | Ein neues Mittagessen schmeckt gut.A new lunch tastes good. | Kein Mittagessen ist geplant.No lunch is planned. |
| Akkusativ | Ich koche das warme Mittagessen.I cook the warm lunch. | Wir essen ein kleines Mittagessen.We eat a small lunch. | Ich habe kein Mittagessen.I have no lunch. |
| Dativ | Ich sitze bei dem langen Mittagessen.I sit at the long lunch. | Er spricht bei einem netten Mittagessen.He talks at a nice lunch. | Ich bin bei keinem Mittagessen.I am at no lunch. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des teueren Mittagessens ist hoch.The price of the expensive lunch is high. | Der Geschmack eines neuen Mittagessens ist gut.The taste of a new lunch is good. | Der Wert keines Mittagessens ist klar.The value of no lunch is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die leckeren Mittagessen sind lecker.The delicious lunches are tasty. | Gute Mittagessen sind wichtig.Good lunches are important. | Keine Mittagessen sind übrig.No lunches are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir mögen die frischen Mittagessen.We like the fresh lunches. | Sie lieben gute Mittagessen sehr.They love good lunches very much. | Ich sehe keine Mittagessen.I see no lunches. |
| Dativ | Wir reden bei den schönen Mittagessen.We talk during the beautiful lunches. | Sie denken an guten Mittagessen.They think about good lunches. | Ich bin bei keinen Mittagessen.I am at no lunches. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der guten Mittagessen ist gut.The quality of the good lunches is good. | Die Zubereitung guter Mittagessen ist komplex.The preparation of good lunches is complex. | Die Qualität keiner Mittagessen ist gut.The quality of no lunches 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 Mittagessen?
It is das Mittagessen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mittagessen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Mittagessen?
The German noun Mittagessen is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Mittagessen?
The plural form of das Mittagessen is die Mittagessen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Mittagessen mean in English?
The German word das Mittagessen translates to “lunch” in English.
How do you decline das Mittagessen?
Like all German nouns, Mittagessen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Mittagessen
- Akkusativ: das Mittagessen
- Dativ: dem Mittagessen
- Genitiv: des Mittagessens
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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