Why does the noun Tisch 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 Tisch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Tischein Tischkein Tisch
Akkusativden Tischeinen Tischkeinen Tisch
Dativdem Tischeinem Tischkeinem Tisch
Genitivdes Tischeseines Tischeskeines Tisches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tisch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Tisch ist sehr stabil.The old table is very sturdy.
Hier steht ein neuer Tisch.A new table is standing here.
Kein großer Tisch passt in die Küche.No large table fits in the kitchen.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den runden Tisch.I see the round table.
Wir kaufen einen kleinen Tisch.We are buying a small table.
Ich brauche keinen neuen Tisch.I don't need a new table.
Dativ
Die Vase steht auf dem braunen Tisch.The vase is on the brown table.
Ich sitze an einem großen Tisch.I am sitting at a large table.
Er arbeitet an keinem richtigen Tisch.He is not working at a real table.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Tisches gefällt mir.I like the color of the new table.
Das Bein eines alten Tisches ist kaputt.The leg of an old table is broken.
Der Wert keines kaputten Tisches ist gering.The value of no broken table is low.

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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 Tisch?

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

The German noun Tisch is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Tisch?

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

What does der Tisch mean in English?

The German word der Tisch translates to “table” in English.

How do you decline der Tisch?

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

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.