Why does the noun Reis 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 Reis
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Reis | ein Reis | kein Reis |
| Akkusativ | den Reis | einen Reis | keinen Reis |
| Dativ | dem Reis | einem Reis | keinem Reis |
| Genitiv | des Reises | eines Reises | keines Reises |
| Nominativ | die Reise | Reise | keine Reise |
| Akkusativ | die Reise | Reise | keine Reise |
| Dativ | den Reisen | Reisen | keinen Reisen |
| Genitiv | der Reise | Reise | keiner Reise |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Reis in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Reis ist fertig.The rice is ready. | Ein Reis schmeckt gut.A rice tastes good. | Kein Reis ist übrig.No rice is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich esse den Reis.I eat the rice. | Ich kaufe einen Reis.I buy a rice. | Ich habe keinen Reis.I have no rice. |
| Dativ | Ich koche mit dem Reis.I cook with the rice. | Ich gebe einem Reis Wasser.I give water to a rice. | Ich koche mit keinem Reis.I cook with no rice. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack des Reises ist gut.The taste of the rice is good. | Der Preis eines Reises ist hoch.The price of a rice is high. | Der Wert keines Reises ist klar.The value of no rice is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die Reise sind lecker.The rices are tasty. | Neue Reise sind da.New rices are here. | Keine Reise sind billig.No rices are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die Reise.We buy the rices. | Wir sehen schöne Reise.We see beautiful rices. | Wir haben keine Reise.We have no rices. |
| Dativ | Ich koche mit den Reisen.I cook with the rices. | Ich gebe guten Reisen Wasser.I give water to good rices. | Ich helfe keinen Reisen.I help no rices. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der Reise ist hoch.The price of the rices is high. | Der Wert guter Reise ist bekannt.The value of good rices is known. | Der Preis keiner Reise ist niedrig.The price of no rices is low. |
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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 Reis?
It is der Reis. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reis is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Reis?
The German noun Reis is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Reis?
The plural form of der Reis is die Reise. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Reis mean in English?
The German word der Reis translates to “rice” in English.
How do you decline der Reis?
Like all German nouns, Reis changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Reis
- Akkusativ: den Reis
- Dativ: dem Reis
- Genitiv: des Reises
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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