Singular
der
Pudding
pudding
Plural: die Puddinge
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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Pudding | ein Pudding | kein Pudding |
| Akkusativ | den Pudding | einen Pudding | keinen Pudding |
| Dativ | dem Pudding | einem Pudding | keinem Pudding |
| Genitiv | des Puddings | eines Puddings | keines Puddings |
| Nominativ | die Puddinge | Puddinge | keine Puddinge |
| Akkusativ | die Puddinge | Puddinge | keine Puddinge |
| Dativ | den Puddingen | Puddingen | keinen Puddingen |
| Genitiv | der Puddinge | Puddinge | keiner Puddinge |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pudding in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Puddinge schmecken gut.The fresh puddings taste good. | Viele Puddinge liegen dort.Many puddings lie there. | Keine kleinen Puddinge sind da.No small puddings are there. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die frischen Puddinge.We buy the fresh puddings. | Ich sehe viele Puddinge.I see many puddings. | Wir haben keine kleinen Puddinge.We have no small puddings. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den frischen Puddingen zufrieden.I am satisfied with the fresh puddings. | Ich spreche mit vielen Puddingen.I speak with many puddings. | Ich arbeite mit keinen kleinen Puddingen.I work with no small puddings. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der frischen Puddinge ist schön.The color of the fresh puddings is beautiful. | Die Größe vieler Puddinge ist wichtig.The size of many puddings is important. | Der Geruch keiner kleinen Puddinge ist da.The smell of no small puddings is there. |
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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.
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