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