Why does the noun Saft 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 Saft
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Saft | ein Saft | kein Saft |
| Akkusativ | den Saft | einen Saft | keinen Saft |
| Dativ | dem Saft | einem Saft | keinem Saft |
| Genitiv | des Saftes | eines Saftes | eines Saftes |
| Nominativ | die Säfte | Säfte | keine Säfte |
| Akkusativ | die Säfte | Säfte | keine Säfte |
| Dativ | den Säften | Säften | keinen Säften |
| Genitiv | der Säfte | Säfte | keiner Säfte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Saft in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der frische Saft schmeckt gut.The fresh juice tastes good. | Ein gesunder Saft ist wichtig.A healthy juice is important. | Kein kalter Saft ist hier.No cold juice is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke den frischen Saft.I drink the fresh juice. | Er kauft einen kleinen Saft.He buys a small juice. | Wir wollen keinen saueren Saft.We don't want any sour juice. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Saft Zucker.I add sugar to the fresh juice. | Ich füge einem guten Saft Honig hinzu.I add honey to a good juice. | Ich gebe keinem saueren Saft Zucker.I don't add sugar to any sour juice. |
| Genitiv | Der Geruch des frischen Saftes ist stark.The smell of the fresh juice is strong. | Der Preis eines eines guten Saftes ist hoch.The price of a good juice is high. | Der Preis eines saueren Saftes ist günstig.The price of no sour juice is affordable. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Säfte sind lecker.The fresh juices are delicious. | Neue Säfte stehen bereit.New juices are ready. | Keine alten Säfte sind da.No old juices are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die frischen Säfte.She likes the fresh juices. | Ich sehe gute Säfte dort.I see good juices there. | Wir brauchen keine alten Säfte.We don't need any old juices. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den frischen Säften Zucker.I add sugar to the fresh juices. | Ich füge guten Säften Honig hinzu.I add honey to good juices. | Ich gebe keinen saueren Säften Zucker.I don't add sugar to any sour juices. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der frischen Säfte ist hoch.The price of the fresh juices is high. | Der Preis guter Säfte ist hoch.The price of good juices is high. | Der Preis keiner saueren Säfte ist hoch.The price of no sour juices is high. |
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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 Saft?
It is der Saft. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Saft 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 Saft?
The German noun Saft is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Saft?
The plural form of der Saft is die Säfte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Saft mean in English?
The German word der Saft translates to “juice” in English.
How do you decline der Saft?
Like all German nouns, Saft changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Saft
- Akkusativ: den Saft
- Dativ: dem Saft
- Genitiv: des Saftes
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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