Why does the noun Orangensaft 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 Orangensaft

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Orangensaftein Orangensaftkein Orangensaft
Akkusativden Orangensafteinen Orangensaftkeinen Orangensaft
Dativdem Orangensafteinem Orangensaftkeinem Orangensaft
Genitivdes Orangensafteseines Orangensafteseines Orangensaftes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Orangensaft in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der frische Orangensaft schmeckt gut.The fresh orange juice tastes good.
Ein gesunder Orangensaft ist wichtig.A healthy orange juice is important.
Kein kalter Orangensaft ist hier.No cold orange juice is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den frischen Orangensaft.I drink the fresh orange juice.
Er kauft einen kleinen Orangensaft.He buys a small orange juice.
Wir wollen keinen saueren Orangensaft.We don't want any sour orange juice.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem frischen Orangensaft Zucker.I add sugar to the fresh orange juice.
Ich füge einem guten Orangensaft Honig hinzu.I add honey to a good orange juice.
Ich gebe keinem saueren Orangensaft Zucker.I don't add sugar to any sour orange juice.
Genitiv
Der Geruch des frischen Orangensaftes ist stark.The smell of the fresh orange juice is strong.
Der Preis eines eines guten Orangensaftes ist hoch.The price of a good orange juice is high.
Der Preis eines saueren Orangensaftes ist günstig.The price of no sour orange juice is affordable.

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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 Orangensaft?

It is der Orangensaft. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Orangensaft 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 Orangensaft?

The plural form of der Orangensaft is die Orangensäfte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Orangensaft mean in English?

The German word der Orangensaft translates to “orange juice” in English.

How do you decline der Orangensaft?

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

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.