Singular
der
Proteinshake
protein shake
Plural: die Proteinshakes
Why does the noun Proteinshake 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 Proteinshake
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Proteinshake | ein Proteinshake | kein Proteinshake |
| Akkusativ | den Proteinshake | einen Proteinshake | keinen Proteinshake |
| Dativ | dem Proteinshake | einem Proteinshake | keinem Proteinshake |
| Genitiv | des Proteinshakes | eines Proteinshakes | keines Proteinshakes |
| Nominativ | die Proteinshakes | Proteinshakes | keine Proteinshakes |
| Akkusativ | die Proteinshakes | Proteinshakes | keine Proteinshakes |
| Dativ | den Proteinshakes | Proteinshakes | keinen Proteinshakes |
| Genitiv | der Proteinshakes | Proteinshakes | keiner Proteinshakes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Proteinshake in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Proteinshake ist fertig.The protein shake is ready. | Ein Proteinshake ist gesund.A protein shake is healthy. | Kein Proteinshake ist schlecht.No protein shake is bad. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke den Proteinshake gern.I like to drink the protein shake. | Ich brauche einen Proteinshake nach dem Sport.I need a protein shake after sport. | Ich habe keinen Proteinshake dabei.I have no protein shake with me. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem Proteinshake eine Chance.I give the protein shake a chance. | Ich füge einem Proteinshake Milch hinzu.I add milk to a protein shake. | Ich gebe keinem Proteinshake Zucker.I give no protein shake sugar. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des Proteinshakes ist hoch.The price of the protein shake is high. | Der Geschmack eines Proteinshakes ist wichtig.The taste of a protein shake is important. | Der Preis keines Proteinshakes ist niedrig.The price of no protein shake is low. |
| Nominativ | Die Proteinshakes sind beliebt.The protein shakes are popular. | Proteinshakes sind oft teuer.Protein shakes are often expensive. | Keine Proteinshakes sind schlecht.No protein shakes are bad. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die Proteinshakes oft.We often buy the protein shakes. | Wir brauchen Proteinshakes für das Training.We need protein shakes for training. | Wir haben keine Proteinshakes gekauft.We bought no protein shakes. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den Proteinshakes viel Aufmerksamkeit.I give the protein shakes much attention. | Ich füge Proteinshakes frische Früchte hinzu.I add fresh fruits to protein shakes. | Ich gebe keinen Proteinshakes keine Chance.I give no protein shakes a chance. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der Proteinshakes ist gut.The quality of the protein shakes is good. | Die Wirkung guter Proteinshakes ist {adj}{adjEnd} stark.The effect of good protein shakes is strong. | Die Qualität keiner Proteinshakes ist schlecht.The quality of no protein shakes is bad. |
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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 Proteinshake?
It is der Proteinshake. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Proteinshake 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 Proteinshake?
The noun Proteinshake is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Proteinshake mean in English?
The German word der Proteinshake translates to “protein shake” in English.
How do you decline der Proteinshake?
Like all German nouns, Proteinshake changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Proteinshake
- Akkusativ: den Proteinshake
- Dativ: dem Proteinshake
- Genitiv: des Proteinshakes
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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