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