Why does the noun Nudel 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 Nudel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Nudel | eine Nudel | keine Nudel |
| Akkusativ | die Nudel | eine Nudel | keine Nudel |
| Dativ | der Nudel | einer Nudel | keiner Nudel |
| Genitiv | der Nudel | einer Nudel | keiner Nudel |
| Nominativ | die Nudeln | Nudeln | keine Nudeln |
| Akkusativ | die Nudeln | Nudeln | keine Nudeln |
| Dativ | den Nudeln | Nudeln | keinen Nudeln |
| Genitiv | der Nudeln | Nudeln | keiner Nudeln |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nudel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Nudel ist lang.The noodle is long. | Eine Nudel liegt hier.A noodle lies here. | Keine Nudel ist übrig.No noodle is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich esse die Nudel.I eat the noodle. | Ich brauche eine Nudel.I need a noodle. | Ich habe keine Nudel.I have no noodle. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der Nudel Soße.I give sauce to the noodle. | Ich gebe einer Nudel Geschmack.I give flavor to a noodle. | Ich koche mit keiner Nudel.I cook with no noodle. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack der Nudel ist gut.The taste of the noodle is good. | Der Preis einer Nudel ist hoch.The price of a noodle is high. | Der Wert keiner Nudel ist klar.The value of no noodle is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die Nudeln sind lecker.The noodles are tasty. | Neue Nudeln sind da.New noodles are here. | Keine Nudeln sind billig.No noodles are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die Nudeln.We buy the noodles. | Wir sehen schöne Nudeln.We see beautiful noodles. | Wir haben keine Nudeln.We have no noodles. |
| Dativ | Ich koche mit den Nudeln.I cook with the noodles. | Ich gebe guten Nudeln Soße.I give sauce to good noodles. | Ich helfe keinen Nudeln.I help no noodles. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der Nudeln ist hoch.The price of the noodles is high. | Der Wert guter Nudeln ist bekannt.The value of good noodles is known. | Der Preis keiner Nudeln ist niedrig.The price of no noodles is low. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Nudel?
It is die Nudel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nudel 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 Nudel?
The German noun Nudel is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Nudel?
The plural form of die Nudel is die Nudeln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Nudel mean in English?
The German word die Nudel translates to “noodle” in English.
How do you decline die Nudel?
Like all German nouns, Nudel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Nudel
- Akkusativ: die Nudel
- Dativ: der Nudel
- Genitiv: der Nudel
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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