Why does the noun Traubensaft 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 Traubensaft

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Traubensaftein Traubensaftkein Traubensaft
Akkusativden Traubensafteinen Traubensaftkeinen Traubensaft
Dativdem Traubensafteinem Traubensaftkeinem Traubensaft
Genitivdes Traubensafteseines Traubensafteseines Traubensaftes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Traubensaft in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der frische Traubensaft schmeckt gut.The fresh grape juice tastes good.
Ein gesunder Traubensaft ist wichtig.A healthy grape juice is important.
Kein kalter Traubensaft ist hier.No cold grape juice is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke den frischen Traubensaft.I drink the fresh grape juice.
Er kauft einen kleinen Traubensaft.He buys a small grape juice.
Wir wollen keinen saueren Traubensaft.We don't want any sour grape juice.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem frischen Traubensaft Zucker.I add sugar to the fresh grape juice.
Ich füge einem guten Traubensaft Honig hinzu.I add honey to a good grape juice.
Ich gebe keinem saueren Traubensaft Zucker.I don't add sugar to any sour grape juice.
Genitiv
Der Geruch des frischen Traubensaftes ist stark.The smell of the fresh grape juice is strong.
Der Preis eines eines guten Traubensaftes ist hoch.The price of a good grape juice is high.
Der Preis eines saueren Traubensaftes ist günstig.The price of no sour grape juice is affordable.

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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 Traubensaft?

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

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

What does der Traubensaft mean in English?

The German word der Traubensaft translates to “grape juice” in English.

How do you decline der Traubensaft?

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

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.