Why does the noun Spinat 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 Spinat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Spinat | ein Spinat | kein Spinat |
| Akkusativ | den Spinat | einen Spinat | keinen Spinat |
| Dativ | dem Spinat | einem Spinat | keinem Spinat |
| Genitiv | des Spinats | eines Spinats | keines Spinats |
| Nominativ | die Spinate | Spinate | keine Spinate |
| Akkusativ | die Spinate | Spinate | keine Spinate |
| Dativ | den Spinaten | Spinaten | keinen Spinaten |
| Genitiv | der Spinate | Spinate | keiner Spinate |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Spinat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der frische Spinat ist gesund.The fresh spinach is healthy. | Ein grüner Spinat liegt hier.A green spinach lies here. | Kein alter Spinat schmeckt gut.No old spinach tastes good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den frischen Spinat.I buy the fresh spinach. | Wir essen einen grünen Spinat.We eat a green spinach. | Ich mag keinen alten Spinat nicht.I don't like old spinach. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Spinat Wasser.I give water to the fresh spinach. | Er hilft einem grünen Spinat sehr.He helps a green spinach a lot. | Ich gebe keinem alten Spinat Dünger.I give no fertilizer to old spinach. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des frischen Spinats ist hoch.The price of the fresh spinach is high. | Der Geruch eines grünen Spinats ist stark.The smell of a green spinach is strong. | Der Geschmack keines alten Spinats ist gut.The taste of no old spinach is good. |
| Nominativ | Die frischen Spinate sind lecker.The fresh spinaches are delicious. | Grüne Spinate wachsen im Garten.Green spinaches grow in the garden. | Keine alten Spinate sind übrig.No old spinaches are left. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kocht die frischen Spinate.She cooks the fresh spinaches. | Wir sehen grüne Spinate dort.We see green spinaches there. | Ich finde keine alten Spinate nicht.I don't find any old spinaches. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den frischen Spinaten Wasser.I give water to the fresh spinaches. | Er hilft grünen Spinaten im Garten.He helps green spinaches in the garden. | Ich gebe keinen alten Spinaten Dünger.I give no fertilizer to old spinaches. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der frischen Spinate ist hoch.The price of the fresh spinaches is high. | Der Geruch grüner Spinate ist stark.The smell of green spinaches is strong. | Der Geschmack keiner alten Spinate ist gut.The taste of no old spinaches is good. |
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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 Spinat?
It is der Spinat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Spinat 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 Spinat?
The German noun Spinat is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Spinat?
The plural form of der Spinat is die Spinate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Spinat mean in English?
The German word der Spinat translates to “spinach” in English.
How do you decline der Spinat?
Like all German nouns, Spinat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Spinat
- Akkusativ: den Spinat
- Dativ: dem Spinat
- Genitiv: des Spinats
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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