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