Why does the noun Waffel 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 Waffel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Waffeleine Waffelkeine Waffel
Akkusativdie Waffeleine Waffelkeine Waffel
Dativder Waffeleiner Waffelkeiner Waffel
Genitivder Waffeleiner Waffelkeiner Waffel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Waffel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die frische Waffel ist sehr gut.The fresh waffle is very good.
Eine neue Waffel liegt hier.A new waffle is here.
Keine gute Waffel ist übrig.No good waffle is left.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe die neue Waffel.I buy the new waffle.
Er möchte eine milde Waffel probieren.He wants to try a mild waffle.
Wir haben keine gute Waffel mehr.We don't have any good waffle left.
Dativ
Ich bin mit der alten Waffel zufrieden.I am satisfied with the old waffle.
Ich esse Brot mit einer guten Waffel.I eat bread with a good waffle.
Ich spreche mit keiner neuen Waffel.I don't talk about any new waffle.
Genitiv
Der Preis der guten Waffel ist hoch.The price of the good waffle is high.
Der Geschmack einer neuen Waffel ist mild.The taste of a new waffle is mild.
Ich mag den Geruch keiner schlechten Waffel.I don't like the smell of any bad waffle.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Waffel?

It is die Waffel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Waffel 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 Waffel?

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

What does die Waffel mean in English?

The German word die Waffel translates to “waffle” in English.

How do you decline die Waffel?

Like all German nouns, Waffel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Waffel
  • Akkusativ: die Waffel
  • Dativ: der Waffel
  • Genitiv: der Waffel

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.