Singular
die
Probe
sample, test, rehearsal
Plural: die Proben
Why does the noun Probe have the article die?
About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.
Examples
die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)
Exceptions
der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)
Declension table for German noun Probe
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Probe | eine Probe | keine Probe |
| Akkusativ | die Probe | eine Probe | keine Probe |
| Dativ | der Probe | einer Probe | keiner Probe |
| Genitiv | der Probe | einer Probe | keiner Probe |
| Nominativ | die Proben | Proben | keine Proben |
| Akkusativ | die Proben | Proben | keine Proben |
| Dativ | den Proben | Proben | keinen Proben |
| Genitiv | der Proben | Proben | keiner Proben |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Probe in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die erstee Probe beginnt pünktlich.The first rehearsal starts on time. | Eine gute Probe ist wichtig.A good rehearsal is important. | Keine Probe findet statt.No rehearsal is taking place. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die nächstee Probe morgen.We see the next rehearsal tomorrow. | Er besucht eine offene Probe im Theater.He attends an open rehearsal at the theater. | Ich sehe keine Probe heute.I see no rehearsal today. |
| Dativ | Ich freue mich auf der nächsten Probe.I am looking forward to the next rehearsal. | Er spricht von einer langen Probe.He talks about a long rehearsal. | Sie denkt an keiner Probe.She thinks of no rehearsal. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn der ersten Probe ist wichtig.The beginning of the first rehearsal is important. | Das Ende einer langen Probe ist nah.The end of a long rehearsal is near. | Der Zweck keiner Probe ist klar.The purpose of no rehearsal is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die letzten Proben laufen gut.The last rehearsals are going well. | Viele Proben sind anstrengend.Many rehearsals are exhausting. | Keine Proben sind geplant.No rehearsals are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die intensiven Proben im Studio.We see the intensive rehearsals in the studio. | Sie besuchen viele Proben oft.They often visit many rehearsals. | Ich sehe keine Proben mehr.I see no more rehearsals. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den allen Proben.He talks with all the rehearsals (meaning people at rehearsals). | Sie hilft jungen Proben mit Tipps.She helps young rehearsals with tips. | Ich gebe keinen Proben eine Chance.I give no rehearsals a chance. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der letzten Proben sind gut.The results of the last rehearsals are good. | Die Qualität vieler Proben ist hoch.The quality of many rehearsals is high. | Die Kosten keiner Proben sind bekannt.The costs of no rehearsals are known. |
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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 Probe?
It is die Probe. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Probe is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Probe?
The German noun Probe is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Probe?
The plural form of die Probe is die Proben. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Probe mean in English?
The German word die Probe translates to “sample, test, rehearsal” in English.
How do you decline die Probe?
Like all German nouns, Probe changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Probe
- Akkusativ: die Probe
- Dativ: der Probe
- Genitiv: der Probe
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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