Why does the noun Pilz 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 Pilz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pilz | ein Pilz | kein Pilz |
| Akkusativ | den Pilz | einen Pilz | keinen Pilz |
| Dativ | dem Pilz | einem Pilz | keinem Pilz |
| Genitiv | des Pilzes | eines Pilzes | keines Pilzes |
| Nominativ | die Pilze | Pilze | keine Pilze |
| Akkusativ | die Pilze | Pilze | keine Pilze |
| Dativ | den Pilzen | Pilzen | keinen Pilzen |
| Genitiv | der Pilze | Pilze | keiner Pilze |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pilz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der frische Pilz ist gut.The fresh mushroom is good. | Hier wächst ein frischer Pilz.A fresh mushroom grows here. | Kein frischer Pilz schmeckt nicht.No fresh mushroom tastes good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den frischen Pilz.I see the fresh mushroom. | Ich suche einen frischen Pilz.I am looking for a fresh mushroom. | Ich finde keinen frischen Pilz.I don't find any fresh mushroom. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Pilz Wasser.I give water to the fresh mushroom. | Ich helfe einem frischen Pilz.I help a fresh mushroom. | Ich spreche mit keinem frischen Pilz.I don't speak with any fresh mushroom. |
| Genitiv | Der Hut des frischen Pilzes ist braun.The hat of the fresh mushroom is brown. | Der Geruch eines frischen Pilzes ist stark.The smell of a fresh mushroom is strong. | Ich mag die Farbe keines frischen Pilzes.I don't like the color of any fresh mushroom. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Pilze sind lecker.The fresh mushrooms are delicious. | Frische Pilze wachsen überall.Fresh mushrooms grow everywhere. | Keine frischen Pilze sind essbar.No fresh mushrooms are edible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sammeln die frischen Pilze.We collect the fresh mushrooms. | Wir brauchen frische Pilze.We need fresh mushrooms. | Wir haben keine frischen Pilze.We have no fresh mushrooms. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den frischen Pilzen Wasser.I give water to the fresh mushrooms. | Ich helfe frischen Pilzen.I help fresh mushrooms. | Ich spreche mit keinen frischen Pilzen.I don't speak with any fresh mushrooms. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der frischen Pilze ist schön.The color of the fresh mushrooms is beautiful. | Die Vielfalt frischer Pilze ist groß.The variety of fresh mushrooms is great. | Ich mag die Qualität keiner frischen Pilze.I don't like the quality of any fresh mushrooms. |
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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 Pilz?
It is der Pilz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pilz 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 Pilz?
The German noun Pilz is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Pilz?
The plural form of der Pilz is die Pilze. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Pilz mean in English?
The German word der Pilz translates to “mushroom” in English.
How do you decline der Pilz?
Like all German nouns, Pilz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Pilz
- Akkusativ: den Pilz
- Dativ: dem Pilz
- Genitiv: des Pilzes
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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