Why does the noun Viele 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 Viele
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
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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 Viele?
It is der Viele. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Viele 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 Viele?
The noun Viele is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Viele mean in English?
The German word der Viele translates to “” in English.
How do you decline der Viele?
Like all German nouns, Viele changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Viele
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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