Singular
der
Treff
meeting, gathering
Plural: die Treffs
Why does the noun Treff 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 Treff
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Treff | ein Treff | kein Treff |
| Akkusativ | den Treff | einen Treff | keinen Treff |
| Dativ | dem Treff | einem Treff | keinem Treff |
| Genitiv | des Treffs | eines Treffs | keines Treffs |
| Nominativ | die Treffs | Treffs | keine Treffs |
| Akkusativ | die Treffs | Treffs | keine Treffs |
| Dativ | den Treffs | Treffs | keinen Treffs |
| Genitiv | der Treffs | Treffs | keiner Treffs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Treff in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Treff ist heute Abend.The new meeting is this evening. | Ein kleiner Treff ist geplant.A small meeting is planned. | Kein spontaner Treff ist möglich.No spontaneous meeting is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen Treff gern.I like to visit the new meeting. | Wir planen einen kleinen Treff.We are planning a small meeting. | Ich will keinen spontanen Treff heute.I don't want any spontaneous meeting today. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu dem neuen Treff.I am going to the new meeting. | Er ist bei einem kleinen Treff.He is at a small meeting. | Ich gehe zu keinem spontanen Treff.I am not going to any spontaneous meeting. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn des neuen Treffs ist um acht.The start of the new meeting is at eight. | Die Idee eines kleinen Treffs ist gut.The idea of a small meeting is good. | Ich kenne den Ort keines spontanen Treffs.I don't know the location of any spontaneous meeting. |
| Nominativ | Die allen Treffs sind lustig.All meetings are fun. | Gute Treffs sind oft spontan.Good meetings are often spontaneous. | Keine alten Treffs sind langweilig.No old meetings are boring. |
| Akkusativ | Er organisiert die allen Treffs.He organizes all meetings. | Wir brauchen neue Treffs für alle.We need new meetings for everyone. | Ich sehe keine alten Treffs hier.I don't see any old meetings here. |
| Dativ | Er ist bei den allen Treffs oft.He is often at all meetings. | Er hilft guten Treffs mit Ideen.He helps good meetings with ideas. | Ich gehe zu keinen alten Treffs.I am not going to any old meetings. |
| Genitiv | Die Zeiten der allen Treffs sind flexibel.The times of all meetings are flexible. | Die Organisation guter Treffs ist wichtig.The organization of good meetings is important. | Ich kenne die Regeln keiner alten Treffs.I don't know the rules of any old meetings. |
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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 Treff?
It is der Treff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Treff 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 Treff?
The plural form of der Treff is die Treffs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Treff mean in English?
The German word der Treff translates to “meeting, gathering” in English.
How do you decline der Treff?
Like all German nouns, Treff changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Treff
- Akkusativ: den Treff
- Dativ: dem Treff
- Genitiv: des Treffs
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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