Singular
die
Pommes
french fries
Plural: die Pommes
Why does the noun Pommes have the article die?
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 Pommes
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Pommes | Pommes | keine Pommes |
| Akkusativ | die Pommes | Pommes | keine Pommes |
| Dativ | den Pommes | Pommes | keinen Pommes |
| Genitiv | der Pommes | Pommes | keiner Pommes |
| Nominativ | die Pommes | Pommes | keine Pommes |
| Akkusativ | die Pommes | Pommes | keine Pommes |
| Dativ | den Pommes | Pommes | keinen Pommes |
| Genitiv | der Pommes | Pommes | keiner Pommes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pommes in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die heiße Pommes sind fertig.The hot fries are ready. | Leckere Pommes schmecken gut.Tasty fries taste good. | Keine kalte Pommes sind hier nicht.No cold fries are here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag die knusprige Pommes.I like the crispy fries. | Wir bestellen extra Pommes.We order extra fries. | Er isst keine fettige Pommes.He eats no greasy fries. |
| Dativ | Ich bin zufrieden mit den frischen Pommes.I am satisfied with the fresh fries. | Man isst gern mit guten Pommes.One likes to eat with good fries. | Ich spreche nicht über keinen schlechten Pommes.I don't talk about bad fries. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack der frischen Pommes ist gut.The taste of the fresh fries is good. | Die Qualität guten Pommes ist wichtig.The quality of good fries is important. | Ich erinnere mich keiner schlechten Pommes nicht.I don't remember any bad fries. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Pommes sind sehr beliebt.The fresh fries are very popular. | Viele Pommes liegen auf dem Tisch.Many fries are on the table. | Es gibt keine salzigen Pommes mehr.There are no more salty fries. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kaufen die großen Pommes.They buy the large fries. | Ich sehe viele Pommes dort.I see many fries there. | Wir haben keine kleinen Pommes mehr.We have no small fries left. |
| Dativ | Er gibt den heißen Pommes Ketchup.He gives the hot fries ketchup. | Wir essen mit vielen Pommes.We eat with many fries. | Ich habe kein Interesse an keinen alten Pommes.I have no interest in old fries. |
| Genitiv | Der Geruch der alten Pommes ist stark.The smell of the old fries is strong. | Die Menge vieler Pommes ist groß.The quantity of many fries is large. | Der Mangel keiner heißen Pommes ist spürbar.The lack of hot fries is noticeable. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Pommes?
It is die Pommes. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pommes is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Pommes?
The plural form of die Pommes is die Pommes. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Pommes mean in English?
The German word die Pommes translates to “french fries” in English.
How do you decline die Pommes?
Like all German nouns, Pommes changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Pommes
- Akkusativ: die Pommes
- Dativ: den Pommes
- Genitiv: der Pommes
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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