Why does the noun Rose have the article die?
Most flower names are feminine.
Examples
die Rose (rose), die Tulpe (tulip), die Lilie (lily), die Nelke (carnation), die Orchidee (orchid), die Sonnenblume (sunflower)
Exceptions
der Löwenzahn (dandelion), der Klee (clover)
Declension table for German noun Rose
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Rose | eine Rose | keine Rose |
| Akkusativ | die Rose | eine Rose | keine Rose |
| Dativ | der Rose | einer Rose | keiner Rose |
| Genitiv | der Rose | einer Rose | keiner Rose |
| Nominativ | die Rosen | Rosen | keine Rosen |
| Akkusativ | die Rosen | Rosen | keine Rosen |
| Dativ | den Rosen | Rosen | keinen Rosen |
| Genitiv | der Rosen | Rosen | keiner Rosen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rose in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Rose ist schön.The rose is beautiful. | Eine rote Rose blüht.A red rose is blooming. | Keine Rose ist perfekt.No rose is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe die Rose.I buy the rose. | Er schenkt ihr eine schöne Rose.He gives her a beautiful rose. | Ich möchte keine Rose.I don't want any rose. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der Rose Wasser.I give water to the rose. | Er gibt einer roten Rose Wasser.He gives water to a red rose. | Ich gebe keiner Rose Wasser.I give no water to any rose. |
| Genitiv | Der Duft der Rose ist süß.The scent of the rose is sweet. | Die Farbe einer roten Rose ist intensiv.The color of a red rose is intense. | Wegen keiner Rose gibt es Trauer.Because of no rose, there is sadness. |
| Nominativ | Die Rosen sind frisch.The roses are fresh. | Viele Rosen wachsen hier.Many roses grow here. | Keine Rosen sind übrig.No roses are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir pflücken die Rosen.We pick the roses. | Sie sehen viele Rosen.They see many roses. | Wir haben keine Rosen.We have no roses. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den Rosen Wasser.I give water to the roses. | Er gibt vielen Rosen Wasser.He gives water to many roses. | Ich gebe keinen Rosen Wasser.I give no water to any roses. |
| Genitiv | Der Geruch der Rosen ist herrlich.The smell of the roses is wonderful. | Die Schönheit vieler Rosen ist bekannt.The beauty of many roses is known. | Wegen keiner Rosen gibt es Freude.Because of no roses, there is joy. |
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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 Rose?
It is die Rose. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rose 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 Rose?
The plural form of die Rose is die Rosen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Rose mean in English?
The German word die Rose translates to “rose” in English.
How do you decline die Rose?
Like all German nouns, Rose changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Rose
- Akkusativ: die Rose
- Dativ: der Rose
- Genitiv: der Rose
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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