Why does the noun Pop 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 Pop
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pop | ein Pop | kein Pop |
| Akkusativ | den Pop | einen Pop | keinen Pop |
| Dativ | dem Pop | einem Pop | keinem Pop |
| Genitiv | des Pops | eines Pops | keines Pops |
| Nominativ | die Pops | Pops | keine Pops |
| Akkusativ | die Pops | Pops | keine Pops |
| Dativ | den Pops | Pops | keinen Pops |
| Genitiv | der Pops | Pops | keiner Pops |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pop in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Pop ist gut.The new pop is good. | Ein guter Pop gefällt mir.A good pop pleases me. | Kein schlechter Pop läuft hier.No bad pop plays here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre den neuen Pop.I hear the new pop. | Er mag einen guten Pop.He likes a good pop. | Wir hören keinen schlechten Pop.We hear no bad pop. |
| Dativ | Ich tanze zu dem neuen Pop.I dance to the new pop. | Mit einem guten Pop ist es leicht.With a good pop, it's easy. | Ich höre keinem schlechten Pop zu.I don't listen to any bad pop. |
| Genitiv | Der Klang des neuen Pops ist klar.The sound of the new pop is clear. | Die Melodie eines eines guten Pops ist schön.The melody of a good pop is beautiful. | Der Text keines keines schlechten Pops ist wichtig.The lyrics of no bad pop are important. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Pops sind laut.The new pops are loud. | Viele Pops sind beliebt.Many pops are popular. | Keine alten Pops sind modern.No old pops are modern. |
| Akkusativ | Sie spielen die neuen Pops.They play the new pops. | Wir suchen viele Pops.We are looking for many pops. | Ich mag keine alten Pops.I don't like any old pops. |
| Dativ | Er tanzt zu den neuen Pops.He dances to the new pops. | Mit vielen Pops ist die Party gut.With many pops, the party is good. | Ich höre keinen alten Pops zu.I don't listen to any old pops. |
| Genitiv | Die Texte der neuen Pops sind gut.The lyrics of the new pops are good. | Die Wirkung vieler Pops ist stark.The effect of many pops is strong. | Der Stil keiner alten Pops ist modern.The style of no old pops is modern. |
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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 Pop?
It is der Pop. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pop 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 Pop?
The noun Pop is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Pop mean in English?
The German word der Pop translates to “pop” in English.
How do you decline der Pop?
Like all German nouns, Pop changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Pop
- Akkusativ: den Pop
- Dativ: dem Pop
- Genitiv: des Pops
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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