Why does the noun Wasserfall 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 Wasserfall

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Wasserfallein Wasserfallkein Wasserfall
Akkusativden Wasserfalleinen Wasserfallkeinen Wasserfall
Dativdem Wasserfalleinem Wasserfallkeinem Wasserfall
Genitivdes Wasserfallseines Wasserfallskeines Wasserfalls

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wasserfall in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der hoche Wasserfall ist schön.The high waterfall is beautiful.
Ein großer Wasserfall beeindruckt mich.A large waterfall impresses me.
Kein kleiner Wasserfall ist hier zu sehen.No small waterfall is visible here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den hochen Wasserfall dort.I see the high waterfall there.
Wir suchen einen schönen Wasserfall zum Wandern.We are looking for a beautiful waterfall for hiking.
Er findet keinen kleinen Wasserfall auf der Karte.He finds no small waterfall on the map.
Dativ
Ich stehe vor dem hochen Wasserfall jetzt.I am standing in front of the high waterfall now.
Er träumt von einem schönen Wasserfall im Urlaub.He dreams of a beautiful waterfall on vacation.
Sie geht zu keinem kleinen Wasserfall heute.She is not going to any small waterfall today.
Genitiv
Die Kraft des hochen Wasserfalls ist beeindruckend.The power of the high waterfall is impressive.
Der Klang eines schönen Wasserfalls ist beruhigend.The sound of a beautiful waterfall is calming.
Die Farbe keines kleinen Wasserfalls ist klar genug.The color of no small waterfall is clear enough.

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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 Wasserfall?

It is der Wasserfall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wasserfall 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 Wasserfall?

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

What does der Wasserfall mean in English?

The German word der Wasserfall translates to “waterfall” in English.

How do you decline der Wasserfall?

Like all German nouns, Wasserfall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Wasserfall
  • Akkusativ: den Wasserfall
  • Dativ: dem Wasserfall
  • Genitiv: des Wasserfalls

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.