Singular
die
Semmel
bread roll
Plural: die Semmeln
Why does the noun Semmel have the article die?
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 Semmel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Semmel | eine Semmel | — |
| Akkusativ | die Semmel | eine Semmel | — |
| Dativ | der Semmel | einer Semmel | — |
| Genitiv | der Semmel | einer Semmel | — |
| Nominativ | die Semmeln | — Semmeln | — |
| Akkusativ | die Semmeln | — Semmeln | — |
| Dativ | den Semmeln | — Semmeln | — |
| Genitiv | der Semmeln | — Semmeln | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Semmel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Semmel?
It is die Semmel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Semmel 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 Semmel?
The plural form of die Semmel is die Semmeln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Semmel mean in English?
The German word die Semmel translates to “bread roll” in English.
How do you decline die Semmel?
Like all German nouns, Semmel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Semmel
- Akkusativ: die Semmel
- Dativ: der Semmel
- Genitiv: der Semmel
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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