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