Why does the noun Nebel have the article der?

Most weather phenomena and precipitation types are masculine.

Examples

der Regen (rain), der Schnee (snow), der Hagel (hail), der Nebel (fog), der Frost (frost), der Tau (dew), der Wind (wind), der Sturm (storm), der Donner (thunder), der Blitz (lightning)

Exceptions

die Wolke (cloud), die Sonne (sun)

Declension table for German noun Nebel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Nebelein Nebelkein Nebel
Akkusativden Nebeleinen Nebelkeinen Nebel
Dativdem Nebeleinem Nebelkeinem Nebel
Genitivdes Nebeleines Nebelkeines Nebel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nebel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der dichte Nebel ist gefährlich.The dense fog is dangerous.
Ein starker Nebel kommt auf.A strong fog comes up.
Kein Nebel ist heute sichtbar.No fog is visible today.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen den dichten Nebel.We see the dense fog.
Ich spüre einen kalten Nebel.I feel a cold fog.
Er mag keinen Nebel am Morgen.He doesn't like fog in the morning.
Dativ
Wir gehen in dem dichten Nebel.We walk in the dense fog.
Er verliert sich in einem dichten Nebel.He gets lost in a dense fog.
Ich finde mich in keinem Nebel zurecht.I can't find my way in any fog.
Genitiv
Die Dichte des dichten Nebels ist hoch.The density of the dense fog is high.
Die Farbe eines eines grauen Nebels ist trist.The color of a gray fog is dull.
Die Gefahr keines keines Nebels ist gering.The danger of no fog is low.

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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 Nebel?

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

What CEFR level is the word Nebel?

The German noun Nebel is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Nebel?

The noun Nebel is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Nebel mean in English?

The German word der Nebel translates to “fog” in English.

How do you decline der Nebel?

Like all German nouns, Nebel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Nebel
  • Akkusativ: den Nebel
  • Dativ: dem Nebel
  • Genitiv: des Nebel

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.