Singular
der
Supermarkt
supermarket
Plural: die Supermärkte
Why does the noun Supermarkt 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 Supermarkt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Supermarkt | ein Supermarkt | kein Supermarkt |
| Akkusativ | den Supermarkt | einen Supermarkt | keinen Supermarkt |
| Dativ | dem Supermarkt | einem Supermarkt | keinem Supermarkt |
| Genitiv | des Supermarktes | eines Supermarktes | keines Supermarktes |
| Nominativ | die Supermärkte | Supermärkte | keine Supermärkte |
| Akkusativ | die Supermärkte | Supermärkte | keine Supermärkte |
| Dativ | den Supermärkten | Supermärkten | keinen Supermärkten |
| Genitiv | der Supermärkte | Supermärkte | keiner Supermärkte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Supermarkt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Supermarkt ist groß.The new supermarket is big. | Ein kleiner Supermarkt öffnet bald.A small supermarket opens soon. | Kein guter Supermarkt ist hier.No good supermarket is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen Supermarkt.I visit the new supermarket. | Wir suchen einen guten Supermarkt.We are looking for a good supermarket. | Er kennt keinen alten Supermarkt.He doesn't know any old supermarket. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu dem neuen Supermarkt.I go to the new supermarket. | Er arbeitet in einem guten Supermarkt.He works in a good supermarket. | Sie ist in keinem alten Supermarkt.She is not in any old supermarket. |
| Genitiv | Die Lage des neuen Supermarktes ist gut.The location of the new supermarket is good. | Der Name eines guten Supermarktes fehlt.The name of a good supermarket is missing. | Die Farbe keines alten Supermarktes gefällt mir.I don't like the color of any old supermarket. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Supermärkte sind teuer.The new supermarkets are expensive. | Moderne Supermärkte bauen sie jetzt.They are building modern supermarkets now. | Keine alten Supermärkte gibt es mehr.There are no old supermarkets anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die neuen Supermärkte.They see the new supermarkets. | Ich mag große Supermärkte.I like big supermarkets. | Wir brauchen keine kleinen Supermärkte.We don't need small supermarkets. |
| Dativ | Ich kaufe in den großen Supermärkten.I shop in the big supermarkets. | Man findet viel in guten Supermärkten.One finds a lot in good supermarkets. | Wir gehen zu keinen alten Supermärkten.We don't go to any old supermarkets. |
| Genitiv | Die Preise der neuen Supermärkte sind hoch.The prices of the new supermarkets are high. | Die Dächer guter Supermärkte sind flach.The roofs of good supermarkets are flat. | Die Fenster keiner alten Supermärkte sind sauber.The windows of no old supermarkets are clean. |
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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 Supermarkt?
It is der Supermarkt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Supermarkt 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 Supermarkt?
The German noun Supermarkt is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Supermarkt?
The plural form of der Supermarkt is die Supermärkte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Supermarkt mean in English?
The German word der Supermarkt translates to “supermarket” in English.
How do you decline der Supermarkt?
Like all German nouns, Supermarkt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Supermarkt
- Akkusativ: den Supermarkt
- Dativ: dem Supermarkt
- Genitiv: des Supermarktes
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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