Singular
der
Ofen
oven, stove
Plural: die Öfen
Why does the noun Ofen 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 Ofen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ofen | ein Ofen | kein Ofen |
| Akkusativ | den Ofen | einen Ofen | keinen Ofen |
| Dativ | dem Ofen | einem Ofen | keinem Ofen |
| Genitiv | des Ofens | eines Ofens | keines Ofens |
| Nominativ | die Öfen | Öfen | keine Öfen |
| Akkusativ | die Öfen | Öfen | keine Öfen |
| Dativ | den Öfen | Öfen | keinen Öfen |
| Genitiv | der Öfen | Öfen | keiner Öfen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ofen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Ofen ist kaputt.The old oven is broken. | Ein neuer Ofen steht hier.A new oven stands here. | Kein großer Ofen passt rein.No big oven fits in. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den neuen Ofen.I buy the new oven. | Wir brauchen einen kleinen Ofen.We need a small oven. | Er hat keinen alten Ofen.He has no old oven. |
| Dativ | Ich heize mit dem warmen Ofen.I heat with the warm oven. | Sie sitzt vor einem heißen Ofen.She sits in front of a hot oven. | Wir arbeiten an keinem kaputten Ofen.We are not working on a broken oven. |
| Genitiv | Die Tür des alten Ofens ist offen.The door of the old oven is open. | Der Rauch eines neuen Ofens steigt auf.The smoke of a new oven rises. | Die Hitze keines großen Ofens reicht.The heat of no big oven is enough. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Öfen sind teuer.The new ovens are expensive. | Alte Öfen stehen im Keller.Old ovens are in the cellar. | Keine kleinen Öfen passen hier.No small ovens fit here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die schönen Öfen.We see the beautiful ovens. | Sie kaufen neue Öfen für das Haus.They buy new ovens for the house. | Ich habe keine kaputten Öfen.I have no broken ovens. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet an den alten Öfen.He works on the old ovens. | Sie sitzen vor warmen Öfen.They sit in front of warm ovens. | Wir sprechen über keinen neuen Öfen.We are not talking about any new ovens. |
| Genitiv | Die Wärme der großen Öfen ist stark.The heat of the big ovens is strong. | Der Geruch alter Öfen ist bekannt.The smell of old ovens is known. | Die Funktion keiner kleinen Öfen ist klar.The function of no small ovens is clear. |
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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 Ofen?
It is der Ofen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ofen 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 Ofen?
The German noun Ofen is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Ofen?
The plural form of der Ofen is die Öfen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Ofen mean in English?
The German word der Ofen translates to “oven, stove” in English.
How do you decline der Ofen?
Like all German nouns, Ofen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ofen
- Akkusativ: den Ofen
- Dativ: dem Ofen
- Genitiv: des Ofens
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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