Singular
der
Speisefisch
edible fish
Plural: die Speisefische
Why does the noun Speisefisch 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 Speisefisch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Speisefisch | ein Speisefisch | — |
| Akkusativ | den Speisefisch | einen Speisefisch | — |
| Dativ | dem Speisefisch | einem Speisefisch | — |
| Genitiv | des Speisefischs | eines Speisefischs | — |
| Nominativ | die Speisefische | — Speisefische | — |
| Akkusativ | die Speisefische | — Speisefische | — |
| Dativ | den Speisefischen | — Speisefischen | — |
| Genitiv | der Speisefische | — Speisefische | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Speisefisch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| 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 Speisefisch?
It is der Speisefisch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Speisefisch 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 Speisefisch?
The plural form of der Speisefisch is die Speisefische. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Speisefisch mean in English?
The German word der Speisefisch translates to “edible fish” in English.
How do you decline der Speisefisch?
Like all German nouns, Speisefisch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Speisefisch
- Akkusativ: den Speisefisch
- Dativ: dem Speisefisch
- Genitiv: des Speisefischs
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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