Mittelfeld

Q: Is it der, die, or das Mittelfeld?

It is das Mittelfeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mittelfeld is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Mittelfeld?

The plural form of das Mittelfeld is die Mittelfelder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Mittelfeld mean in English?

The German word das Mittelfeld translates to “midfield” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Mittelfeld?

Like all German nouns, Mittelfeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Mittelfeld Akkusativ: das Mittelfeld Dativ: dem Mittelfeld Genitiv: des Mittelfeldes 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.

midfield

Plural: die Mittelfelder

Strong

Why does the noun Mittelfeld 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 Mittelfeld

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Mittelfeld	ein Mittelfeld	kein Mittelfeld
Akkusativ	das Mittelfeld	ein Mittelfeld	kein Mittelfeld
Dativ	dem Mittelfeld	einem Mittelfeld	keinem Mittelfeld
Genitiv	des Mittelfeldes	eines Mittelfeldes	keines Mittelfeldes
Nominativ	die Mittelfelder	Mittelfelder	keine Mittelfelder
Akkusativ	die Mittelfelder	Mittelfelder	keine Mittelfelder
Dativ	den Mittelfeldern	Mittelfeldern	keinen Mittelfeldern
Genitiv	der Mittelfelder	Mittelfelder	keiner Mittelfelder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mittelfeld in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das zentrale Mittelfeld ist wichtig.The central midfield is important.	Ein neues Mittelfeld spielt gut.A new midfield plays well.	Kein schwaches Mittelfeld gewinnt.No weak midfield wins.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen das zentrale Mittelfeld.We need the central midfield.	Ich sehe ein neues Mittelfeld.I see a new midfield.	Er mag kein schwaches Mittelfeld.He doesn't like any weak midfield.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem zentralen Mittelfeld.I speak with the central midfield.	Sie hilft einem neuen Mittelfeld.She helps a new midfield.	Er gibt keinem schwachen Mittelfeld den Ball.He gives no weak midfield the ball.
Genitiv	Das ist die Stärke des zentralen Mittelfeldes.That is the strength of the central midfield.	Die Taktik eines neuen Mittelfeldes ist gut.The tactic of a new midfield is good.	Ich mag die Fehler keines schwachen Mittelfeldes.I don't like the mistakes of any weak midfield.
Nominativ	Die zentralen Mittelfelder sind stark.The central midfields are strong.	Neue Mittelfelder sind wichtig.New midfields are important.	Keine schwachen Mittelfelder spielen hier.No weak midfields play here.
Akkusativ	Sie suchen die zentralen Mittelfelder.They are looking for the central midfields.	Wir haben neue Mittelfelder gefunden.We have found new midfields.	Ich kenne keine schwachen Mittelfelder.I know no weak midfields.
Dativ	Wir geben den zentralen Mittelfeldern Anweisungen.We give the central midfields instructions.	Ich helfe neuen Mittelfeldern oft.I often help new midfields.	Sie spricht mit keinen schwachen Mittelfeldern.She speaks with no weak midfields.
Genitiv	Die Fans der zentralen Mittelfelder sind laut.The fans of the central midfields are loud.	Die Zukunft neuer Mittelfelder ist hell.The future of new midfields is bright.	Ich kenne die Namen keiner schwachen Mittelfelder.I don't know the names of any weak midfields.

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Is it der, die, or das Mittelfeld?

It is das Mittelfeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mittelfeld is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Mittelfeld?

The plural form of das Mittelfeld is die Mittelfelder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Mittelfeld mean in English?

The German word das Mittelfeld translates to “midfield” in English.

How do you decline das Mittelfeld?

Like all German nouns, Mittelfeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Mittelfeld
Akkusativ: das Mittelfeld
Dativ: dem Mittelfeld
Genitiv: des Mittelfeldes

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.