Why does the noun Pfeffer have the article der?
Nouns formed from verbs with -er ending are mostly masculine. Look at the bolded -er in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
der Lehrer (teacher), der Fahrer (driver), der Arbeiter (worker), der Schreiber (writer), der Spieler (player), der Maler (painter)
Exceptions
das Fenster (window), das Wasser (water), die Butter (butter), die Mutter (mother)
Declension table for German noun Pfeffer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pfeffer | ein Pfeffer | kein Pfeffer |
| Nominativ | die Pfeffer | Pfeffer | keine Pfeffer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pfeffer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der schwarze Pfeffer ist scharf.The black pepper is hot. | Ein guter Pfeffer fehlt hier.A good pepper is missing here. | Kein Pfeffer ist im Salzstreuer.No pepper is in the salt shaker. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Pfeffer sind teuer.The different peppers are expensive. | Scharfe Pfeffer mag ich.I like hot peppers. | Keine Pfeffer sind mehr da.No peppers are left. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Pfeffer?
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How do you decline der Pfeffer?
- Nominativ: der Pfeffer
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.