Why does the noun Smoothie 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 Smoothie

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Smoothieein Smoothiekein Smoothie
Akkusativden Smoothieeinen Smoothiekeinen Smoothie
Dativdem Smoothieeinem Smoothiekeinem Smoothie
Genitivdes Smoothieseines Smoothieskeines Smoothies

Examples in context

Real sentences using Smoothie in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der frische Smoothie schmeckt gut.The fresh smoothie tastes good.
Ein guter Smoothie ist gesund.A good smoothie is healthy.
Kein Smoothie ist nicht hier.No smoothie is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den frischen Smoothie.I drink the fresh smoothie.
Er möchte einen kalten Smoothie.He wants a cold smoothie.
Wir haben keinen Smoothie mehr.We don't have any more smoothie.
Dativ
Ich füge dem frischen Smoothie Zucker hinzu.I add sugar to the fresh smoothie.
Ich gebe einem guten Smoothie eine Chance.I give a good smoothie a chance.
Ich gebe keinem Smoothie keine Chance.I give no smoothie a chance.
Genitiv
Der Preis des frischen Smoothies ist hoch.The price of the fresh smoothie is high.
Der Geschmack eines neuen Smoothies ist gut.The taste of a new smoothie is good.
Die Farbe keines Smoothies ist rot.The color of no smoothie is red.

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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 Smoothie?

It is der Smoothie. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Smoothie 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 Smoothie?

The plural form of der Smoothie is die Smoothies. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Smoothie mean in English?

The German word der Smoothie translates to “smoothie” in English.

How do you decline der Smoothie?

Like all German nouns, Smoothie changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Smoothie
  • Akkusativ: den Smoothie
  • Dativ: dem Smoothie
  • Genitiv: des Smoothies

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.