In German, articles are words that accompany nouns to indicate their gender, number, and case. There are three types of articles:
- Definite articles (the): der (masculine), die (feminine), das (neuter) for singular nouns, and die for all plural nouns.
- Indefinite articles (a/an): ein (masculine/neuter) and eine (feminine) used for singular nouns.
- Negative article: kein (masculine/neuter) and keine (feminine) used to negate nouns.
Articles change their form based on the case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) and the gender of the noun they describe. Learning articles is key to mastering German noun agreement and grammar.
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Table of Contents
- Definite Articles
Definite articles in German specify nouns and indicate their gender, number, and case. They translate to "the" in English.
- Indefinite Articles
German indefinite articles (ein, eine, ein) used for "a" or "an," including forms, grammar rules, examples, and exceptions.
- Negative Article (kein)
Negative article in German, used to negate nouns instead of using "nicht". Includes explanation, usage rules, and examples.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
