Why does the noun Smog 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 Smog
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Smog | ein Smog | — |
| Akkusativ | den Smog | einen Smog | — |
| Dativ | dem Smog | einem Smog | — |
| Genitiv | des Smogs | eines Smogs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Smog in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smog?
It is der Smog. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Smog 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 Smog?
The noun Smog is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Smog mean in English?
The German word der Smog translates to “smog” in English.
How do you decline der Smog?
Like all German nouns, Smog changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Smog
- Akkusativ: den Smog
- Dativ: dem Smog
- Genitiv: des Smogs
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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