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