Why does the noun Pfeil 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 Pfeil
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pfeil | ein Pfeil | — |
| Akkusativ | den Pfeil | einen Pfeil | — |
| Dativ | dem Pfeil | einem Pfeil | — |
| Genitiv | des Pfeils | eines Pfeils | — |
| Nominativ | die Pfeile | — Pfeile | — |
| Akkusativ | die Pfeile | — Pfeile | — |
| Dativ | den Pfeilen | — Pfeilen | — |
| Genitiv | der Pfeile | — Pfeile | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pfeil in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Pfeil?
It is der Pfeil. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pfeil 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 Pfeil?
The plural form of der Pfeil is die Pfeile. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Pfeil mean in English?
The German word der Pfeil translates to “arrow” in English.
How do you decline der Pfeil?
Like all German nouns, Pfeil changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Pfeil
- Akkusativ: den Pfeil
- Dativ: dem Pfeil
- Genitiv: des Pfeils
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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