Why does the noun Pudding 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 Pudding

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Puddingein Puddingkein Pudding
Akkusativden Puddingeinen Puddingkeinen Pudding
Dativdem Puddingeinem Puddingkeinem Pudding
Genitivdes Puddingseines Puddingskeines Puddings

Examples in context

Real sentences using Pudding in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der süße Pudding ist lecker.The sweet pudding is delicious.
Ein warmer Pudding liegt hier.A warm pudding lies here.
Kein kalter Pudding ist übrig.No cold pudding is left.
Akkusativ
Ich esse den süßen Pudding.I eat the sweet pudding.
Ich möchte einen warmen Pudding.I would like a warm pudding.
Ich habe keinen kalten Pudding.I have no cold pudding.
Dativ
Ich bin mit dem süßen Pudding zufrieden.I am satisfied with the sweet pudding.
Ich träume von einem warmen Pudding.I dream of a warm pudding.
Ich bin mit keinem kalten Pudding glücklich.I am not happy with any cold pudding.
Genitiv
Der Geschmack des süßen Puddings ist gut.The taste of the sweet pudding is good.
Der Preis eines eines warmen Puddings ist hoch.The price of a warm pudding is high.
Der Wert keines keines kalten Puddings ist bekannt.The value of no cold pudding is 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 Pudding?

It is der Pudding. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pudding 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 Pudding?

The plural form of der Pudding is die Puddinge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Pudding mean in English?

The German word der Pudding translates to “pudding” in English.

How do you decline der Pudding?

Like all German nouns, Pudding changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Pudding
  • Akkusativ: den Pudding
  • Dativ: dem Pudding
  • Genitiv: des Puddings

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.