Why does the noun Tropfen have the article die?
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 Tropfen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Tropfen | eine Tropfen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Tropfen | eine Tropfen | — |
| Dativ | der Tropfen | einer Tropfen | — |
| Genitiv | der Tropfen | einer Tropfen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Tropfen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Tropfen?
It is die Tropfen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tropfen is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Tropfen?
The noun Tropfen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Tropfen mean in English?
The German word die Tropfen translates to “drop” in English.
How do you decline die Tropfen?
Like all German nouns, Tropfen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Tropfen
- Akkusativ: die Tropfen
- Dativ: der Tropfen
- Genitiv: der Tropfen
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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