Why does the noun Snack 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 Snack
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Snack | ein Snack | kein Snack |
| Akkusativ | den Snack | einen Snack | keinen Snack |
| Dativ | dem Snack | einem Snack | keinem Snack |
| Genitiv | des Snack | eines Snack | keines Snack |
| Nominativ | die Snacks | Snacks | keine Snacks |
| Akkusativ | die Snacks | Snacks | keine Snacks |
| Dativ | den Snacks | Snacks | keinen Snacks |
| Genitiv | der Snacks | Snacks | keiner Snacks |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Snack in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Snack ist sehr lecker.The new snack is very delicious. | Ein kleiner Snack liegt auf dem Tisch.A small snack is on the table. | Kein gesunder Snack ist hier verfügbar.No healthy snack is available here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich esse den kleinen Snack jetzt.I am eating the small snack now. | Wir brauchen einen schnellen Snack.We need a quick snack. | Ich möchte keinen süßen Snack.I don't want a sweet snack. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem neuen Snack eine Chance.I give the new snack a chance. | Mit einem kleinen Snack geht es besser.With a small snack, it's better. | Ich bin mit keinem guten Snack zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any good snack. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des kleinen Snack{s} ist hoch.The price of the small snack is high. | Der Geschmack eines neuen Snack{s} ist gut.The taste of a new snack is good. | Die Qualität keines gesunden Snack{s} ist gut.The quality of no healthy snack is good. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Snacks sind fertig.The new snacks are ready. | Süße Snacks liegen im Korb.Sweet snacks are in the basket. | Keine salzigen Snacks sind mehr da.No salty snacks are left. |
| Akkusativ | Er kauft die gesunden Snacks.He buys the healthy snacks. | Sie mag leckere Snacks.She likes tasty snacks. | Ich sehe keine neuen Snacks.I don't see any new snacks. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den neuen Snacks zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new snacks. | Er spricht über leckeren Snacks.He talks about tasty snacks. | Ich gebe keinen schlechten Snacks eine Chance.I don't give any bad snacks a chance. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der neuen Snacks ist hoch.The price of the new snacks is high. | Die Farbe leckerer Snacks ist schön.The color of tasty snacks is beautiful. | Die Menge keiner gesunden Snacks ist genug.The quantity of no healthy snacks is enough. |
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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 Snack?
It is der Snack. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Snack 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 Snack?
The German noun Snack is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Snack?
The plural form of der Snack is die Snacks. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Snack mean in English?
The German word der Snack translates to “snack” in English.
How do you decline der Snack?
Like all German nouns, Snack changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Snack
- Akkusativ: den Snack
- Dativ: dem Snack
- Genitiv: des Snack
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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