Singular

die

Qualle

Q: Is it der, die, or das Qualle?

It is die Qualle. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Qualle is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of die Qualle?

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

Q: What does die Qualle mean in English?

The German word die Qualle translates to “jellyfish” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Qualle?

Like all German nouns, Qualle changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Qualle Akkusativ: die Qualle Dativ: der Qualle Genitiv: der Qualle 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.

jellyfish

Plural: die Quallen

Strong

Why does the noun Qualle 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)

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Declension table for German noun Qualle

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Qualle	eine Qualle	keine Qualle
Akkusativ	die Qualle	eine Qualle	keine Qualle
Dativ	der Qualle	einer Qualle	keiner Qualle
Genitiv	der Qualle	einer Qualle	keiner Qualle
Nominativ	die Quallen	Quallen	keine Quallen
Akkusativ	die Quallen	Quallen	keine Quallen
Dativ	den Quallen	Quallen	keinen Quallen
Genitiv	der Quallen	Quallen	keiner Quallen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Qualle in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die durchsichtige Qualle schwimmt.The transparent jellyfish swims.	Eine durchsichtige Qualle ist im Wasser.A transparent jellyfish is in the water.	Keine durchsichtige Qualle ist hier.No transparent jellyfish is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die durchsichtige Qualle.I see the transparent jellyfish.	Er hat eine durchsichtige Qualle gesehen.He saw a transparent jellyfish.	Sie mag keine durchsichtige Qualle.She doesn't like any transparent jellyfish.
Dativ	Ich schwimme mit der durchsichtigen Qualle.I swim with the transparent jellyfish.	Er spricht von einer durchsichtigen Qualle.He talks about a transparent jellyfish.	Sie nähert sich keiner durchsichtigen Qualle.She doesn't approach any transparent jellyfish.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der durchsichtigen Qualle ist klar.The color of the transparent jellyfish is clear.	Die Form einer durchsichtigen Qualle ist rund.The shape of a transparent jellyfish is round.	Ich kenne die Art keiner durchsichtigen Qualle.I don't know the species of any transparent jellyfish.
Nominativ	Die durchsichtigen Quallen leuchten.The transparent jellyfish glow.	Durchsichtige Quallen sind schön.Transparent jellyfish are beautiful.	Keine durchsichtigen Quallen sind am Strand.No transparent jellyfish are on the beach.
Akkusativ	Wir beobachten die durchsichtigen Quallen.We observe the transparent jellyfish.	Ich suche durchsichtige Quallen.I am looking for transparent jellyfish.	Er kennt keine durchsichtigen Quallen.He doesn't know any transparent jellyfish.
Dativ	Ich folge den durchsichtigen Quallen.I follow the transparent jellyfish.	Er erzählt von durchsichtigen Quallen.He tells about transparent jellyfish.	Sie begegnet keinen durchsichtigen Quallen.She doesn't encounter any transparent jellyfish.
Genitiv	Die Tentakel der durchsichtigen Quallen sind lang.The tentacles of the transparent jellyfish are long.	Die Bewegungen durchsichtiger Quallen sind sanft.The movements of transparent jellyfish are gentle.	Ich sehe die Augen keiner durchsichtigen Quallen.I don't see the eyes of any transparent jellyfish.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Qualle?

It is die Qualle. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Qualle is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Qualle?

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

What does die Qualle mean in English?

The German word die Qualle translates to “jellyfish” in English.

How do you decline die Qualle?

Like all German nouns, Qualle changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Qualle
Akkusativ: die Qualle
Dativ: der Qualle
Genitiv: der Qualle

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.