Singular
der
Rotwein
red wine
Plural: die Rotweine
Why does the noun Rotwein 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 Rotwein
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rotwein | ein Rotwein | — |
| Akkusativ | den Rotwein | einen Rotwein | — |
| Dativ | dem Rotwein | einem Rotwein | — |
| Genitiv | des Rotweins | eines Rotweins | — |
| Nominativ | die Rotweine | — Rotweine | — |
| Akkusativ | die Rotweine | — Rotweine | — |
| Dativ | den Rotweinen | — Rotweinen | — |
| Genitiv | der Rotweine | — Rotweine | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rotwein in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Rotwein?
It is der Rotwein. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rotwein 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 Rotwein?
The plural form of der Rotwein is die Rotweine. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rotwein mean in English?
The German word der Rotwein translates to “red wine” in English.
How do you decline der Rotwein?
Like all German nouns, Rotwein changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rotwein
- Akkusativ: den Rotwein
- Dativ: dem Rotwein
- Genitiv: des Rotweins
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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