50% off Lifetime access for $60 $30 For a limited time · Every level, A1 to C2 Get it

Vocabulary · Nouns

German Nouns List, A1 to C2: Words 601–700

8,968 with audio

By level

diePrinzessin

/pʁɪnˈt͡sɛsɪn/ noun B1
601
  1. princess
Dictionary wording
  1. princess (female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter)
Article
die Prinzessin
Plural
die Prinzessinnen
Genitive
des Prinzessin

Du bist meine Prinzessin.

You're my princess.

Bist du wirklich eine Prinzessin?

Are you really a princess?

Er musste die Prinzessin retten.

He had to save the princess.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative PrinzessinPrinzessinnen
AkkusativA1 Accusative PrinzessinPrinzessinnen
DativA1 Dative PrinzessinPrinzessinnen
GenitivB1 Genitive PrinzessinPrinzessinnen

B1 noun tables

derSchmerz

/ʃmɛʁts/ noun A1
602
  1. pain
  2. ache
  3. sorrow / heartache
Dictionary wording
  1. physical pain, ache (practically, as a sensation)
  2. physical pain (theoretically, as a bodily mechanism or function)
  3. emotional pain, sorrow, heartache
Article
der Schmerz
Plural
die Schmerzen
Genitive
des Schmerzes

Haben Sie Schmerzen?

Do you feel pain?

Hat sie Schmerzen?

Is she in pain?

Hast Du Schmerzen?

Are you hurt?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative SchmerzSchmerzen
AkkusativA1 Accusative SchmerzSchmerzen
DativA1 Dative SchmerzSchmerzeSchmerzen
GenitivB1 Genitive SchmerzesSchmerzen

A1 noun tables

dieNachrichtenagentur

/ˈnaːχʁɪçtənaɡɛnˌtuːɐ/ noun B1 mostly written
603
  1. news agency
Dictionary wording
  1. news agency (organisation that gathers and distributes news)
Article
die Nachrichtenagentur
Plural
die Nachrichtenagenturen
Genitive
des Nachrichtenagentur
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative NachrichtenagenturNachrichtenagenturen
AkkusativA1 Accusative NachrichtenagenturNachrichtenagenturen
DativA1 Dative NachrichtenagenturNachrichtenagenturen
GenitivB1 Genitive NachrichtenagenturNachrichtenagenturen

B1 noun tables

derRing

/ʁɪŋ/ noun A1
604
  1. ring
  2. ring (jewelry)
  3. ring (criminal group)
  4. ring (algebraic structure)
Dictionary wording
  1. a ring (a circular and hollow object, made of any material.)
  2. a ring (small jewelry worn on the finger (usually composed of precious metals))
  3. a ring (a group of people, often involved into criminal and illegal actions)
  4. a ring (algebraic structure)
  5. a ring (planar geometrical figure)
  6. an annulet (ring used as a charge)
Article
der Ring
Plural
die Ringe
Genitive
des Ringes

Ich habe einen Ring.

I have a ring.

Ist das ein Ring?

Is that a ring?

Tom hat einen Ring.

Tom has a ring.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative RingRinge
AkkusativA1 Accusative RingRinge
DativA1 Dative RingRingeRingen
GenitivB1 Genitive RingesRingsRinge

A1 noun tables

dasLied

/ˈliːt/ noun B1
605
  1. song
Dictionary wording
  1. song (musical composition sung with vocals or vocal lyrics)
Article
das Lied
Plural
die Lieder
Genitive
des Liedes

Ein schönes Lied!

A nice tune!

Sing ein Lied!

Sing a song.

Ich schreibe Lieder.

I write songs.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative LiedLieder
AkkusativA1 Accusative LiedLieder
DativA1 Dative LiedLiedeLiedern
GenitivB1 Genitive LiedesLiedsLieder

B1 noun tables

dasEi

/ʔaɪ̯/ noun A1
606
  1. egg
  2. egg-shaped object
  3. testicle / ball
  4. balls / guts / courage
Dictionary wording
  1. egg (all biological senses)
  2. something egg-shaped
  3. testicle, ball
  4. balls, guts, courage
  5. bucks (money)
  6. clown; foolish bloke
Article
das Ei
Plural
die Eier
Genitive
des Eies

Ich will Eier.

I want eggs.

Wir aßen Eier.

We ate eggs.

Isst du Eier?

Do you eat eggs?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative EiEier
AkkusativA1 Accusative EiEier
DativA1 Dative EiEieEiern
GenitivB1 Genitive EiesEisEier

A1 noun tables

dasNiveau

/niˈvoː/ noun B1
607
  1. level
  2. standard / degree
  3. sophistication / dignity
  4. performance level
Dictionary wording
  1. level (the physical elevation at which something is located or constructed)
  2. level (the approximate magnitude of a property on a scale)
  3. the degree to which something is sophisticated, dignified or intellectual (of conversations, debates, etc.)
  4. the level of performance (e.g. of an athlete)
  5. level (the context or type of environment within which an interaction, evaluation or explanation is framed)
Article
das Niveau
Plural
die Niveaus
Genitive
des Niveaus

Unter meinem Niveau.

I'm too high-class.

Das Niveau steigt.

Standards are raised.

Ihr habt kein Niveau.

Let's go.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative NiveauNiveaus
AkkusativA1 Accusative NiveauNiveaus
DativA1 Dative NiveauNiveaus
GenitivB1 Genitive NiveausNiveaus

B1 noun tables

dieBlatter

/ˈblatər/ noun B1 mostly written
608
  1. blister
  2. pock
  3. pox / smallpox
  4. a surname
Article
die Blatter
Plural
die Blattern
Genitive
des Blatter
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BlatterBlattern
AkkusativA1 Accusative BlatterBlattern
DativA1 Dative BlatterBlattern
GenitivB1 Genitive BlatterBlattern

B1 noun tables

derMünchner

[ˈmʏnçnɐ] noun B1 mostly written
609
  1. resident of Munich
  2. of Munich (adjective)
Dictionary wording
  1. a resident or inhabitant of Munich
  2. of Munich
Article
der Münchner
Plural
die Münchner (unchanged)
Genitive
des Münchners
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative MünchnerMünchner
AkkusativA1 Accusative MünchnerMünchner
DativA1 Dative MünchnerMünchnern
GenitivB1 Genitive MünchnersMünchner

B1 noun tables

derDrink

/dʁɪŋk/ noun B1 mostly spoken
610
  1. alcoholic drink
Dictionary wording
  1. an alcoholic drink, especially one containing liquor and some other liquid, like a cocktail or long drink
Article
der Drink
Plural
die Drinks
Genitive
des Drinks

Bring mir einen Drink.

Bring me a drink.

Hol dir 'nen Drink!

Go grab a drink.

Ich will keinen Drink.

I don't want a drink.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DrinkDrinks
AkkusativA1 Accusative DrinkDrinks
DativA1 Dative DrinkDrinks
GenitivB1 Genitive DrinksDrinks

B1 noun tables

dieInsel

/ˈɪnzəl/ noun A1
611
  1. island
Dictionary wording
  1. an island, an isle
Article
die Insel
Plural
die Inseln
Genitive
des Insel

Niemand ist eine Insel.

No man is an island.

Wie heißt diese Insel?

What's the name of this island?

Bleiben wir auf der Insel?

Are we going to stay on the island?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative InselInseln
AkkusativA1 Accusative InselInseln
DativA1 Dative InselInseln
GenitivB1 Genitive InselInseln

A1 noun tables

dasDorf

/dɔrf/ noun A1
612
  1. village
  2. backwater (remote place)
Dictionary wording
  1. village (rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town)
  2. backwater (remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.)
Article
das Dorf
Plural
die Dörfer
Genitive
des Dorfes

In dem Dorf.

At the village.

Ich hasse dieses Dorf.

I hate this village.

Wie heißt dieses Dorf?

What's the name of this village?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DorfDörfer
AkkusativA1 Accusative DorfDörfer
DativA1 Dative DorfDorfeDörfern
GenitivB1 Genitive DorfesDorfsDörfer

A1 noun tables

derZugang

/ˈt͡suːɡaŋ/ noun B1
613
  1. access
  2. admission / intake
  3. entrance
Article
der Zugang
Plural
die Zugänge
Genitive
des Zuganges

Keiner hat Zugang!

People don't waltz in!

Zugang hatten also alle.

So anyone could have taken them.

Kein Zugang für Frauen.

No ladies allowed. You know that Vi.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ZugangZugänge
AkkusativA1 Accusative ZugangZugänge
DativA1 Dative ZugangZugangeZugängen
GenitivB1 Genitive ZugangesZugangsZugänge

B1 noun tables

derAnschlag

/ˈanʃlaːk/ noun B1
614
  1. attack
  2. notice / bulletin (on a wall or pinboard)
Dictionary wording
  1. attack (terror attack or assassination)
  2. notice, bulletin (printed or written note hanging on the wall, a pinboard etc.; especially public information on municipal bulletin boards)
Article
der Anschlag
Plural
die Anschläge
Genitive
des Anschlages

Es ist ein neuer Anschlag.

It's a new plot.

Sie wissen es gab bereits einen Anschlag auf Ihr Leben.

You know, there's already been one attempt on your life.

Meine Herren, das wussten sie seit ihrem Anschlag auf uns in London.

Gentlemen they knew we are on the case as early as their attempt on our lives in London.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative AnschlagAnschläge
AkkusativA1 Accusative AnschlagAnschläge
DativA1 Dative AnschlagAnschlageAnschlägen
GenitivB1 Genitive AnschlagesAnschlagsAnschläge

B1 noun tables

dieBedingung

/bəˈdɪŋʊŋ/ noun B1
615
  1. condition
  2. requirement / prerequisite
  3. term
Dictionary wording
  1. requirement, prerequisite
  2. condition, term
Article
die Bedingung
Plural
die Bedingungen
Genitive
des Bedingung
= Voraussetzung= Vorbedingung

Was fur Bedingungen?

What terms?

Unter gewissen Bedingungen.

With some conditions.

Unter einer Bedingung.

"Name it!" says I.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BedingungBedingungen
AkkusativA1 Accusative BedingungBedingungen
DativA1 Dative BedingungBedingungen
GenitivB1 Genitive BedingungBedingungen

B1 noun tables

derBulle

/ˈbʊlə/ noun B1
616
  1. bull (male cattle)
  2. bull (strong or stout man)
  3. police officer / cop / pig (informal)
  4. bull (papal decree)
Dictionary wording
  1. bull (male cattle)
  2. bull (strong or stout man)
  3. police officer, cop, pig synonym of Polizist
  4. bull (papal decree)
Article
der Bulle
Plural
die Bullen
Genitive
des Bullen
= Stier

Ich rufe die Bullen.

I'll call the cops.

Nicht die Bullen rufen!

Don't call the cops.

Ruf bitte nicht die Bullen!

Please don't call the cops.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BulleBullen
AkkusativA1 Accusative BullenBullen
DativA1 Dative BullenBullen
GenitivB1 Genitive BullenBullen

B1 noun tables

derFeind

/faɪ̯nt/ noun B1
617
  1. enemy
  2. foe
  3. hostile (adjective)
Dictionary wording
  1. enemy, fiend, foe (male or of unspecified gender)
  2. enemy; hostile
Article
der Feind
Plural
die Feinde
Genitive
des Feindes

Bist du mein Feind?

Are you my enemy?

Bist du unser Feind?

Are you our enemy?

Du bist der Feind.

You're the enemy.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FeindFeinde
AkkusativA1 Accusative FeindFeinde
DativA1 Dative FeindFeindeFeinden
GenitivB1 Genitive FeindesFeindsFeinde

B1 noun tables

dieUmfrage

/ˈʊmˌfʁaːɡə/ noun B1 mostly written
618
  1. survey
  2. poll
Dictionary wording
  1. survey, poll
Article
die Umfrage
Plural
die Umfragen
Genitive
des Umfrage

Glaub nicht, was die Umfragen sagen.

Don't believe the polls.

Die Ergebnisse der Umfrage werden zu gegebener Zeit bekannt gegeben.

The results of the survey will be announced in due course.

Der Amtsinhaber hat in den Umfragen die Nase vorn.

The incumbent is ahead in the polls.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative UmfrageUmfragen
AkkusativA1 Accusative UmfrageUmfragen
DativA1 Dative UmfrageUmfragen
GenitivB1 Genitive UmfrageUmfragen

B1 noun tables

dieErwartung

/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtʊŋ(k)/ noun B1
619
  1. expectation
Dictionary wording
  1. expectation, expectancy
Article
die Erwartung
Plural
die Erwartungen
Genitive
des Erwartung

Und der Erwartung.

And I, of anticipation.

Große Erwartungen, große Enttäuschungen.

Great expectations, great disappointments.

Die Erwartungen waren niedrig.

Expectations were low.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ErwartungErwartungen
AkkusativA1 Accusative ErwartungErwartungen
DativA1 Dative ErwartungErwartungen
GenitivB1 Genitive ErwartungErwartungen

B1 noun tables

dieGeneration

/ˌɡeːnəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/ noun B1
620
  1. generation
Article
die Generation
Plural
die Generationen
Genitive
des Generation

Die junge Generation.

The rest of her generation.

Wir sind die ältere Generation.

We are the older generation.

Ich verstehe deine Generation nicht.

I don't understand your generation.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative GenerationGenerationen
AkkusativA1 Accusative GenerationGenerationen
DativA1 Dative GenerationGenerationen
GenitivB1 Genitive GenerationGenerationen

B1 noun tables

derNachfolger

/ˈnaːxˌfɔlɡɐ/ noun B1
621
  1. successor
Article
der Nachfolger
Plural
die Nachfolger (unchanged)
Genitive
des Nachfolgers

Er plant meinen Nachfolger.

He already knows my successor.

Ich brauche einen Nachfolger.

I need a successor.

Ich bin sein Nachfolger.

I'm his replacement.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative NachfolgerNachfolger
AkkusativA1 Accusative NachfolgerNachfolger
DativA1 Dative NachfolgerNachfolgern
GenitivB1 Genitive NachfolgersNachfolger

B1 noun tables

Träume

/ˈtʁɔɪ̯mə/ noun B1
622
  1. dreams

Manchmal werden Träume wahr.

Dreams sometimes come true.

Unsere Träume werden wahr.

Our dreams are coming true.

Deine Träume sind wahr geworden.

Your dreams have come true.

dieFreiheit

/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/ noun B1
623
  1. freedom
  2. liberty
  3. clearance
Article
die Freiheit
Plural
die Freiheiten
Genitive
des Freiheit
≠ Unfreiheit

Freiheit und Liebe.

Freedom and love.

Auf die Freiheit.

Here's to freedom.

Wir wollen die Freiheit.

We want freedom.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FreiheitFreiheiten
AkkusativA1 Accusative FreiheitFreiheiten
DativA1 Dative FreiheitFreiheiten
GenitivB1 Genitive FreiheitFreiheiten

B1 noun tables

derPark

/paʁk/ noun A1
624
  1. park
  2. grounds (around a residence)
Dictionary wording
  1. park (piece of ground in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament and recreation)
  2. park, grounds (tract of ground kept in its natural state, around a residence, for the enjoyment of its owner)
Article
der Park
Plural
die Parks
Genitive
des Parks

Wir lieben unsere Parks.

We love our parks.

Geh in den Park.

Go to the park.

Ich mag diesen Park.

I like this park.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ParkParks
AkkusativA1 Accusative ParkParks
DativA1 Dative ParkParkeParks
GenitivB1 Genitive ParksParkesParks

A1 noun tables

dieStrategie

/ʃtʁateˈɡiː/ noun B1
625
  1. strategy
Dictionary wording
  1. strategy
  2. The strategy pattern.
Article
die Strategie
Plural
die Strategien
Genitive
des Strategie

Wir brauchen eine Strategie.

This calls for strategy.

Das ist ihre Strategie.

That's their strategy.

Was ist unsere Strategie?

What is our strategy?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative StrategieStrategien
AkkusativA1 Accusative StrategieStrategien
DativA1 Dative StrategieStrategien
GenitivB1 Genitive StrategieStrategien

B1 noun tables

derEinfluss

/ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/ noun B1
626
  1. influence
  2. inflow / influx
Article
der Einfluss
Plural
die Einflüsse
Genitive
des Einflusses

Das ist mein Einfluss.

That's what mes from associating with me.

Nutzen Sie Ihren Einfluss.

Use your influence.

Er hat ziemlichen Einfluss.

That man has some pull.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative EinflussEinflüsse
AkkusativA1 Accusative EinflussEinflüsse
DativA1 Dative EinflussEinflusseEinflüssen
GenitivB1 Genitive EinflussesEinflüsse

B1 noun tables

dasFleisch

/flaɪ̯ʃ/ noun A1
627
  1. meat
  2. flesh
  3. pulp (of fruit)
  4. slab of meat
Dictionary wording
  1. flesh
  2. meat
  3. pulp (of fruit)
  4. a slab of meat, meat which is not in the form of a sausage
Article
das Fleisch
Genitive
des Fleisches

Ich esse Fleisch.

I eat meat.

Das ist Fleisch.

This is meat.

Wir wollen Fleisch.

We want meat.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative Fleisch—
AkkusativA1 Accusative Fleisch—
DativA1 Dative FleischFleische—
GenitivB1 Genitive FleischesFleischs—

A1 noun tables

dieKoalition

/koaliˈt͡si̯oːn/ noun B1 mostly written
628
  1. coalition
Dictionary wording
  1. coalition (group of parties cooperating towards a common goal)
Article
die Koalition
Plural
die Koalitionen
Genitive
des Koalition
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative KoalitionKoalitionen
AkkusativA1 Accusative KoalitionKoalitionen
DativA1 Dative KoalitionKoalitionen
GenitivB1 Genitive KoalitionKoalitionen

B1 noun tables

derTaxi

/ˈtaksi/ noun A1
629
  1. taxi
Dictionary wording
  1. taxi, cab
Article
der Taxi
Plural
die Taxis
Genitive
des Taxis

Das ist mein Taxi.

Uh, that's my cab.

Nehmen Sie ein Taxi.

You can leave in a taxi.

Da ist ein Taxi.

Here's a taxi.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative TaxiTaxisTaxen
AkkusativA1 Accusative TaxiTaxisTaxen
DativA1 Dative TaxiTaxisTaxen
GenitivB1 Genitive TaxisTaxisTaxen

A1 noun tables

derSee

/zeː/ noun A1
630
  1. lake
  2. sea / ocean
  3. sea condition / swell
  4. municipality of Tyrol, Austria
Dictionary wording
  1. lake
  2. sea, ocean
  3. sea, sea condition, swell
  4. a municipality of Tyrol, Austria
Article
der See
Plural
die Seen
Genitive
des Sees

Der See ist groß.

The lake is big.

Dieser See ist sehr klein.

This lake is very small.

Wir gehen an den See.

We're going to the lake.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative SeeSeen
AkkusativA1 Accusative SeeSeen
DativA1 Dative SeeSeen
GenitivB1 Genitive SeesSeen

A1 noun tables

derChampion

/ˈt͡ʃɛmpi̯ən/ noun B1
631
  1. champion
Article
der Champion
Plural
die Champions
Genitive
des Champions
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ChampionChampions
AkkusativA1 Accusative ChampionChampions
DativA1 Dative ChampionChampions
GenitivB1 Genitive ChampionsChampions

B1 noun tables

derUnterschied

/ˈʔʊntɐˌʃiːt/ noun A2
632
  1. difference
Article
der Unterschied
Plural
die Unterschiede
Genitive
des Unterschiedes

Macht keinen Unterschied.

Make no difference what you mean.

Finde die Unterschiede.

Find the differences.

Wo ist der Unterschied?

What difference does it make?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative UnterschiedUnterschiede
AkkusativA1 Accusative UnterschiedUnterschiede
DativA1 Dative UnterschiedUnterschiedeUnterschieden
GenitivB1 Genitive UnterschiedesUnterschiedsUnterschiede

A2 noun tables

derWind

/vɪnt/ noun A1
633
  1. wind
Dictionary wording
  1. wind; the movement of air usually caused by convection or differences of air pressure
Article
der Wind
Plural
die Winde
Genitive
des Windes

Es war kein Wind.

There was no wind.

Es ist viel Wind.

There's a lot of wind.

Das ist nur der Wind.

It's just the wind.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative WindWinde
AkkusativA1 Accusative WindWinde
DativA1 Dative WindWindeWinden
GenitivB1 Genitive WindesWindsWinde

A1 noun tables

dasBad

noun A1
634
  1. bath
  2. bathroom
  3. pool / baths
  4. spa / (health) resort
Article
das Bad
Plural
die Bäder
Genitive
des Bades

Bitte 2 Bäder, kalt.

Please two cold bathes.

Wo ist das Bad?

Where is the bathroom?

Dein Bad ist fertig.

Your bath's ready.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BadBäder
AkkusativA1 Accusative BadBäder
DativA1 Dative BadBadeBädern
GenitivB1 Genitive BadesBadsBäder

A1 noun tables

dieWand

/vant/ noun B1
635
  1. wall
  2. partition
  3. vertical face (of a precipice)
Dictionary wording
  1. wall, partition
  2. vertical face of a precipice, any large vertical surface
Article
die Wand
Plural
die Wände
Genitive
des Wand

Hände an die Wand!

Put your hands against the wall.

Ihr Bett steht an der Wand.

Her bed is next to the wall.

Gehen Sie zurück, bis an die Wand.

Stand back, close against the wall.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative WandWände
AkkusativA1 Accusative WandWände
DativA1 Dative WandWänden
GenitivB1 Genitive WandWände

B1 noun tables

derBus

/bʊs/ noun A1
636
  1. bus (public transport)
  2. bus (on a computer mainboard)
Article
der Bus
Plural
die Busse
Genitive
des Busses

Der Bus kommt.

Here she comes.

Dieser alte Bus.

That old bus.

Nehmt einen Bus.

Take a bus.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BusBusse
AkkusativA1 Accusative BusBusse
DativA1 Dative BusBusseBussen
GenitivB1 Genitive BussesBusse

A1 noun tables

dieInvestition

/ʔɪnvɛstiˈtsi̯oːn/ noun B1
637
  1. investment
Dictionary wording
  1. investment (a placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use)
Article
die Investition
Plural
die Investitionen
Genitive
des Investition

Klang nach sicherer Investition.

Sounded like a safe investment.

Die sind eine Investition.

They're an investment.

Wir schützen unsere Investition.

We were protecting our investment.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative InvestitionInvestitionen
AkkusativA1 Accusative InvestitionInvestitionen
DativA1 Dative InvestitionInvestitionen
GenitivB1 Genitive InvestitionInvestitionen

B1 noun tables

dasLoch

/lɔx/ noun B1
638
  1. hole
  2. pit / cavity
  3. gap / bare spot
  4. dungeon / prison
Dictionary wording
  1. hole; perforation
  2. hole in the ground; pit
  3. gap; bare spot
  4. cavity
  5. dungeon; underground prison
  6. prison; jail
Article
das Loch
Plural
die Löcher
Genitive
des Loches

Das hat ein Loch.

There's a hole in this.

Da ist ein großes Loch.

There's a big hole.

Das Loch ist groß genug.

The hole is big enough.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative LochLöcher
AkkusativA1 Accusative LochLöcher
DativA1 Dative LochLocheLöchern
GenitivB1 Genitive LochesLochsLöcher

B1 noun tables

derQuatsch

/kvatʃ/ noun A1
639
  1. nonsense
  2. joking / kidding / fun
  3. chat
  4. used to acknowledge a misspoken statement and introduce a correction (interjection)
Dictionary wording
  1. nonsense
  2. joking, kidding, fun
  3. chat
  4. used to acknowledge that the speaker has just misspoken and to introduce the correction
Article
der Quatsch
Genitive
des Quatsches

Das ist alles Quatsch.

That's all nonsense.

Es ist alles Quatsch.

It's all nonsense.

Hör auf mit dem Quatsch.

Stop messing around.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative Quatsch—
AkkusativA1 Accusative Quatsch—
DativA1 Dative QuatschQuatsche—
GenitivB1 Genitive QuatschesQuatschs—

A1 noun tables

dieReaktion

/ʁeakˈt͡si̯oːn/ noun B1
640
  1. reaction
  2. reactionary forces
Dictionary wording
  1. reaction (responding or countering action)
  2. reaction, reactionary forces
Article
die Reaktion
Plural
die Reaktionen
Genitive
des Reaktion

Was wäre Ihre Reaktion?

What would your reactions be?

Was für eine Reaktion?

What sort of reactions?

Ich will die Reaktionen sehen.

I'd like to study their reactions.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ReaktionReaktionen
AkkusativA1 Accusative ReaktionReaktionen
DativA1 Dative ReaktionReaktionen
GenitivB1 Genitive ReaktionReaktionen

B1 noun tables

dieBlume

/ˈbluːmə/ noun A1
641
  1. flower
  2. houseplant
  3. efflorescence
  4. flower (symbol)
Dictionary wording
  1. flower, blossom (colorful, conspicuous reproductive structure(s) of an angiosperm)
  2. plant, houseplant (plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes)
  3. efflorescence (formation of a powdery surface on crystals)
  4. flower (symbol representing a flower)
  5. tail, scut (short, erect tail of a hare)
  6. nose, bouquet (scent of a particular wine)
Article
die Blume
Plural
die Blumen
Genitive
des Blume

Und die Blumen?

And those flowers?

Meine schöne Blume.

My beautiful flower.

Ich liebe Blumen.

I love flowers.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BlumeBlumen
AkkusativA1 Accusative BlumeBlumen
DativA1 Dative BlumeBlumen
GenitivB1 Genitive BlumeBlumen

A1 noun tables

dasWetter

/ˈvɛtɐ/ noun A1
642
  1. weather
  2. storm / rainstorm
  3. town in Hesse, Germany
  4. town in Ruhr district, Germany
Dictionary wording
  1. weather
  2. storm, rainstorm
  3. a town in Hesse, Germany
  4. a town in Ruhr district, Germany
Article
das Wetter
Plural
die Wetter (unchanged)
Genitive
des Wetters

Schönes Wetter heute.

Nice weather today.

Klasse Wetter, oder?

Great weather, isn't it?

Schönes Wetter, oder?

Beautiful weather, isn't it?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative WetterWetter
AkkusativA1 Accusative WetterWetter
DativA1 Dative WetterWettern
GenitivB1 Genitive WettersWetter

A1 noun tables

dieBranche

/ˈbrãʃə/ noun B1
643
  1. sector
  2. industry / trade
  3. domain
Dictionary wording
  1. sector, a specific trade or industry
  2. sector, domain (in other contexts)
Article
die Branche
Plural
die Branchen
Genitive
des Branche

Tom ist einer der Besten in der Branche.

Tom is one of the best in the business.

Tom zählt zu den Besten der Branche.

Tom is one of the best in the business.

Die Automobilindustrie ist eine der wichtigsten Branchen in Japan.

The automobile industry is one of the main industries in Japan.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BrancheBranchen
AkkusativA1 Accusative BrancheBranchen
DativA1 Dative BrancheBranchen
GenitivB1 Genitive BrancheBranchen

B1 noun tables

dieNeuigkeit

noun B1
644
  1. news (item of)
Article
die Neuigkeit
Plural
die Neuigkeiten
Genitive
des Neuigkeit

Das sind gute Neuigkeiten.

This is good news.

Hast du gute Neuigkeiten?

Do you have any good news?

Sagt mir die Neuigkeiten!

Tell me the news.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative NeuigkeitNeuigkeiten
AkkusativA1 Accusative NeuigkeitNeuigkeiten
DativA1 Dative NeuigkeitNeuigkeiten
GenitivB1 Genitive NeuigkeitNeuigkeiten

B1 noun tables

dieFlucht

/flʊxt/ noun B1
645
  1. escape, flight
  2. line, alignment (of buildings)
  3. suite, line of rooms
  4. flock of birds
Dictionary wording
  1. escape, flight (act of fleeing)
  2. line, alignment (vertical or horizontal line along which houses, walls, windows or other building elements are arranged)
  3. suite, line of rooms, number of rooms interconnected by doors
  4. flock of birds
Article
die Flucht
Plural
die Fluchten
Genitive
des Flucht

Warum hast du mir nicht bei der Flucht geholfen?

Why didn't you help me escape?

Die Flucht war nicht weniger als ein Wunder.

The escape was nothing less than a miracle.

Wir haben Tom nicht bei der Flucht geholfen.

We didn't help Tom escape.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FluchtFluchten
AkkusativA1 Accusative FluchtFluchten
DativA1 Dative FluchtFluchten
GenitivB1 Genitive FluchtFluchten

B1 noun tables

dieFlasche

/ˈflaʃə/ noun A1
646
  1. bottle
  2. flask / flagon
  3. loser / wimp (informal)
Dictionary wording
  1. bottle; flask; flagon
  2. loser; wimp; someone lacking skill or vigour
Article
die Flasche
Plural
die Flaschen
Genitive
des Flasche

Haben Sie Flaschen?

Any bottles today?

Die Flasche auch.

Bring the bottle too.

Gib mir die Flasche.

Give me the bottle.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FlascheFlaschen
AkkusativA1 Accusative FlascheFlaschen
DativA1 Dative FlascheFlaschen
GenitivB1 Genitive FlascheFlaschen

A1 noun tables

derTerrorist

/tɛrorˈɪst/ noun B1
647
  1. terrorist
Article
der Terrorist
Plural
die Terroristen
Genitive
des Terroristen

Wir haben keine Angst vor Terroristen.

We're not afraid of terrorists.

Sind diese Leute Terroristen?

Are those people terrorists?

Tom ist ein Terrorist.

Tom is a terrorist.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative TerroristTerroristen
AkkusativA1 Accusative TerroristenTerroristen
DativA1 Dative TerroristenTerroristen
GenitivB1 Genitive TerroristenTerroristen

B1 noun tables

derSchuss

/ʃʊs/ noun B1
648
  1. shot
  2. ammunition
  3. (mild) craziness
  4. (sexually) attractive person, usually female
Dictionary wording
  1. shot
  2. ammunition
  3. (mild) craziness
  4. (sexually) attractive person, usually female
  5. narcotic injection
  6. schuss (straight run downhill)
Article
der Schuss
Plural
die Schüsse
Genitive
des Schusses

Niemand hörte den Schuss.

No one heard the shot.

Tom hörte einen Schuss.

Tom heard a gunshot.

Sie gab einen Schuss ab.

She shot a gun.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative SchussSchüsse
AkkusativA1 Accusative SchussSchüsse
DativA1 Dative SchussSchusseSchüssen
GenitivB1 Genitive SchussesSchüsse

B1 noun tables

dasMeer

/meːɐ̯/ noun A1
649
  1. sea
  2. lake
Article
das Meer
Plural
die Meere
Genitive
des Meeres

Ich liebe das Meer.

I like the sea.

Ich mag das Meer nicht.

I don't like the ocean.

Er lief in Richtung Meer.

He was walking toward the sea.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative MeerMeere
AkkusativA1 Accusative MeerMeere
DativA1 Dative MeerMeereMeeren
GenitivB1 Genitive MeeresMeersMeere

A1 noun tables

dieDemokratie

/demokʁaˈtiː/ noun B1
650
  1. democracy
Article
die Demokratie
Plural
die Demokratien
Genitive
des Demokratie

Demokratie ist notwendig.

There and there.

Was ist Demokratie?

What's democracy?

Ist 'ne Demokratie, oder?

It's a democracy, ain't it?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DemokratieDemokratien
AkkusativA1 Accusative DemokratieDemokratien
DativA1 Dative DemokratieDemokratien
GenitivB1 Genitive DemokratieDemokratien

B1 noun tables

dieEU-Kommission

noun B1 mostly written
651
  1. European Commission
Dictionary wording
  1. synonym of Europäische Kommission
Article
die EU-Kommission
Genitive
des EU-Kommission
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative EU-Kommission—
AkkusativA1 Accusative EU-Kommission—
DativA1 Dative EU-Kommission—
GenitivB1 Genitive EU-Kommission—

B1 noun tables

dieMaschine

/maˈʃiːnə/ noun A1
652
  1. machine
  2. engine
  3. airplane
  4. motorcycle
Article
die Maschine
Plural
die Maschinen
Genitive
des Maschine

Die Maschine ist kaputt.

The machine is out of order.

Diese Maschine ist kaputt.

This machine is out of order.

Können Sie Maschine schreiben?

Are you able to type?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative MaschineMaschinen
AkkusativA1 Accusative MaschineMaschinen
DativA1 Dative MaschineMaschinen
GenitivB1 Genitive MaschineMaschinen

A1 noun tables

dieKultur

/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/ noun A2
653
  1. culture
Article
die Kultur
Plural
die Kulturen
Genitive
des Kultur

Du und die Kultur!

You won't accept progress!

Sie sprachen über Kultur.

They talked about culture.

Sind die Kulturen schon geprüft?

Did you check the probes?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative KulturKulturen
AkkusativA1 Accusative KulturKulturen
DativA1 Dative KulturKulturen
GenitivB1 Genitive KulturKulturen

A2 noun tables

dasFinale

/fiˈnaːlə/ noun B1
654
  1. final
  2. finale
Article
das Finale
Plural
die Finale (unchanged)
Genitive
des Finales

Das Team hat das Halbfinale gewonnen und kam weiter ins Finale.

The team won the semifinals and advanced to the finals.

Nichts ist bedauerlicher, als im Finale zu verlieren.

Nothing is more disappointing than to lose in the finals.

Nichts ist enttäuschender, als im Finale zu verlieren.

Nothing is more disappointing than to lose in the finals.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FinaleFinaleFinals
AkkusativA1 Accusative FinaleFinaleFinals
DativA1 Dative FinaleFinalenFinals
GenitivB1 Genitive FinalesFinalsFinaleFinals

B1 noun tables

derInhalt

/ˈɪnˌhalt/ noun B1
655
  1. content
Article
der Inhalt
Plural
die Inhalte
Genitive
des Inhaltes

Aber der Inhalt gefällt mir.

But I can use it.

Ich kenne den Inhalt nicht.

I don't know what's in it.

Der Inhalt der Schränke ist dein.

Make yourself at home.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative InhaltInhalte
AkkusativA1 Accusative InhaltInhalte
DativA1 Dative InhaltInhalteInhalten
GenitivB1 Genitive InhaltesInhaltsInhalte

B1 noun tables

diePause

/ˈpaʊ̯zə/ noun A1
656
  1. pause, break
  2. tracing, blueprint
Article
die Pause
Plural
die Pausen
Genitive
des Pause

Fünf Minuten Pause.

Take five minutes.

Macht mal Pause.

Is it? That's a break.

Ich habe Pause.

I'm on break.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative PausePausen
AkkusativA1 Accusative PausePausen
DativA1 Dative PausePausen
GenitivB1 Genitive PausePausen

A1 noun tables

derAuftrag

/ˈʔaʊ̯ftʁaːk/ noun B1
657
  1. assignment
  2. job / mission
  3. order / instructions
Dictionary wording
  1. assignment, job, mission
  2. order, instructions
Article
der Auftrag
Plural
die Aufträge
Genitive
des Auftrages

Einen Auftrag meiner Tante.

By my aunt.

Einen Auftrag meines Herzens.

Orders from my heart.

Hier ist der Auftrag.

Here is the order.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative AuftragAufträge
AkkusativA1 Accusative AuftragAufträge
DativA1 Dative AuftragAuftrageAufträgen
GenitivB1 Genitive AuftragesAuftragsAufträge

B1 noun tables

dasFrühstück

/ˈfʁyːʃtʏk/ noun A1
658
  1. breakfast
Article
das Frühstück
Plural
die Frühstücke
Genitive
des Frühstücks

Möchten Sie Frühstück?

Some breakfast?

Vielleicht ein Frühstück.

To have some breakfast.

Frühstück ist fertig!

Breakfast is ready.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FrühstückFrühstücke
AkkusativA1 Accusative FrühstückFrühstücke
DativA1 Dative FrühstückFrühstückeFrühstücken
GenitivB1 Genitive FrühstücksFrühstückesFrühstücke

A1 noun tables

derTommy

/ˈtɔmi/ noun B1 mostly spoken
659
  1. a British soldier
  2. a Briton (informal)
Dictionary wording
  1. a Briton, particularly but not exclusively a soldier
Article
der Tommy
Plural
die Tommys
Genitive
des Tommys

Tommy konnte die letzte Frage nicht beantworten.

Tommy couldn't answer the last question.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative TommyTommysTommies
AkkusativA1 Accusative TommyTommysTommies
DativA1 Dative TommyTommysTommies
GenitivB1 Genitive TommysTommysTommies

B1 noun tables

dieAnsicht

/ˈʔanzɪçt/ noun B1
660
  1. view
  2. opinion
  3. view (user interface)
Dictionary wording
  1. view (a depiction of a subject, especially from a specific perspective)
  2. view (a state of the user interface in which data is displayed and arranged in a specific way)
  3. view; opinion
Article
die Ansicht
Plural
die Ansichten
Genitive
des Ansicht

Das ist deine Ansicht.

I don't know, doc.

Ich respektiere deine Ansichten.

I respect your views.

Sie akzeptierten meine Ansicht.

They accepted my point of view.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative AnsichtAnsichten
AkkusativA1 Accusative AnsichtAnsichten
DativA1 Dative AnsichtAnsichten
GenitivB1 Genitive AnsichtAnsichten

B1 noun tables

dieSteuer

/ʃtɔʏ̯ər/ noun B1
661
  1. tax
  2. helm / rudder
  3. steering wheel / the wheel
Article
die Steuer
Plural
die Steuern
Genitive
des Steuer

Wegen der Steuer?

Income tax?

Ich zahle keine Steuern.

I don't do my taxes.

Das bezahle ich an Steuern.

I pay so much money in tax.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative SteuerSteuern
AkkusativA1 Accusative SteuerSteuern
DativA1 Dative SteuerSteuern
GenitivB1 Genitive SteuerSteuern

B1 noun tables

derEngel

/ˈɛŋl̩/ noun B1
662
  1. angel
  2. (surname) Engel
Dictionary wording
  1. angel
  2. a surname transferred from the given name
Article
der Engel
Plural
die Engel (unchanged)
Genitive
des Engels

Du bist ein Engel!

You're an angel.

Ich bin ein Engel.

I'm an angel.

Ich bin kein Engel.

I'm no angel.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative EngelEngel
AkkusativA1 Accusative EngelEngel
DativA1 Dative EngelEngeln
GenitivB1 Genitive EngelsEngel

B1 noun tables

dieGelegenheit

[ɡəˈleːɡŋ̩haɪ̯t] noun B1
663
  1. opportunity
  2. chance / instance / occasion
  3. facility / accommodation
Dictionary wording
  1. opportunity, chance, instance, occasion
  2. facility (facilities), accommodation
Article
die Gelegenheit
Plural
die Gelegenheiten
Genitive
des Gelegenheit

Das war eine gute Gelegenheit.

It was a good opportunity.

Ich schreibe bei jeder Gelegenheit.

I write every chance I get.

Die Gelegenheit wartet auf Niemanden.

Opportunity waits for no one.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative GelegenheitGelegenheiten
AkkusativA1 Accusative GelegenheitGelegenheiten
DativA1 Dative GelegenheitGelegenheiten
GenitivB1 Genitive GelegenheitGelegenheiten

B1 noun tables

derFang

/faŋ/ noun B1 mostly spoken
664
  1. catch
  2. capture
  3. booty / prey
  4. haul / draught
Dictionary wording
  1. catch, capture
  2. booty, prey
  3. haul, draught
  4. fang, talon, claw, tusk
  5. coup de grâce
  6. hunting, fishing (fish, whales)
Article
der Fang
Plural
die Fänge
Genitive
des Fanges

Fang an zu laufen.

Start running.

Fang an zu rennen.

Start running.

Fang an zu schreiben.

Start writing.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FangFänge
AkkusativA1 Accusative FangFänge
DativA1 Dative FangFangeFängen
GenitivB1 Genitive FangesFangsFänge

B1 noun tables

dieLüge

/ˈlyːɡə/ noun A2
665
  1. lie
Article
die Lüge
Plural
die Lügen
Genitive
des Lüge

Lügen Sie nicht.

Don't lie.

Lügen Sie nicht!

Do not lie, sir.

Erzähl keine Lügen!

Don't tell lies.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative LügeLügen
AkkusativA1 Accusative LügeLügen
DativA1 Dative LügeLügen
GenitivB1 Genitive LügeLügen

A2 noun tables

dasOhr

/oːr/ noun A2
666
  1. ear
  2. auricle
  3. hearing / musical ear
  4. overhanging part of a window or door frame
Dictionary wording
  1. ear (the auditory organ)
  2. ear (the external visible part of the organ, the auricle)
  3. ear (the ability and proclivity to understand and discern finer details of something, especially sound-based)
  4. the overhanging part on the frame of a window or door
  5. a highway interchange which is ear-shaped or ribbon-shaped
Article
das Ohr
Plural
die Ohren
Genitive
des Ohres

Knie, Ohr, Nase.

Kneesie. Earsie. Nosie.

Über beide Ohren.

Completely, utterly.

Auch über den Ohren.

All round his ears.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative OhrOhren
AkkusativA1 Accusative OhrOhren
DativA1 Dative OhrOhreOhren
GenitivB1 Genitive OhresOhrsOhren

A2 noun tables

dieTelekom

noun B1 mostly written
667
  1. telecommunications company
Article
die Telekom
Genitive
des Telekom
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative Telekom—
AkkusativA1 Accusative Telekom—
DativA1 Dative Telekom—
GenitivB1 Genitive Telekom—

B1 noun tables

derFokus

/ˈfoːkʊs/ noun B1 mostly written
668
  1. focus
Article
der Fokus
Plural
die Fokusse
Genitive
des Fokus

Suche deinen Fokus.

Must focus.

Fokus und Konzentration.

Focus and concentrate.

Behalte deinen Fokus!

Be calm!

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FokusFokusse
AkkusativA1 Accusative FokusFokusse
DativA1 Dative FokusFokussen
GenitivB1 Genitive FokusFokusse

B1 noun tables

dieEcke

/ˈɛkə/ noun A1
669
  1. corner
  2. edge
  3. piece (triangular/quadrangular)
  4. neighborhood / area
Dictionary wording
  1. corner, edge
  2. a roughly triangular or quadrangular piece of something
  3. corner of a house / of two streets
  4. region, area, neighbourhood
  5. bit, tad
  6. vertex, node
Article
die Ecke
Plural
die Ecken
Genitive
des Ecke

In der Ecke.

In the corner.

Die 3 in die Ecke.

Got a three ball off the corner.

Es ist an der Ecke.

It's at the corner.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative EckeEcken
AkkusativA1 Accusative EckeEcken
DativA1 Dative EckeEcken
GenitivB1 Genitive EckeEcken

A1 noun tables

dieBrücke

/ˈbʁʏkə/ noun A2
670
  1. bridge
  2. pons (in the brain)
  3. bridge day (day off between holiday and weekend)
Dictionary wording
  1. bridge
  2. The bridge pattern
  3. pons (in the brain, "bridging" the brain stem with the rest of the brain)
  4. bridge day (a day of leave taken between a holiday and a weekend)
Article
die Brücke
Plural
die Brücken
Genitive
des Brücke

Holt die Brücke ein.

Let the gangway fall.

Ist die Brücke sicher?

Is the bridge safe?

Benutze nicht diese Brücke.

Don't use that bridge.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BrückeBrücken
AkkusativA1 Accusative BrückeBrücken
DativA1 Dative BrückeBrücken
GenitivB1 Genitive BrückeBrücken

A2 noun tables

dasDate

/dɛɪ̯t/ noun B1 mostly spoken
671
  1. date (romantic meeting)
  2. date (person)
  3. date (non-romantic meeting)
Dictionary wording
  1. date (romantic meeting)
  2. date (person with whom one has such a meeting)
  3. date (non-romantic meeting)
Article
das Date
Plural
die Dates
Genitive
des Dates

Ich habe kein Date.

I don't have a date.

Bist du auf einem Date?

Are you on a date?

Hast du gerade ein Date?

Are you on a date?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DateDates
AkkusativA1 Accusative DateDates
DativA1 Dative DateDates
GenitivB1 Genitive DatesDates

B1 noun tables

derHaufen

/ˈhaʊ̯fən/ noun B1
672
  1. heap
  2. pile / stack
  3. crowd / group
  4. feces / turd (informal)
Dictionary wording
  1. heap, hive, pile
  2. crowd, lot, group
  3. feces, turd
Article
der Haufen
Plural
die Haufen (unchanged)
Genitive
des Haufens

Das wird ein Haufen Arbeit.

It's going to be hard work.

Er hat einen Haufen Geld.

He has a lot of money.

Ich hatte einen Haufen Spaß.

I had loads of fun.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative HaufenHaufen
AkkusativA1 Accusative HaufenHaufen
DativA1 Dative HaufenHaufen
GenitivB1 Genitive HaufensHaufen

B1 noun tables

dieOma

/ˈoːma/ noun A1
673
  1. grandma
  2. granny / nan
  3. elderly woman
Dictionary wording
  1. grandma, granny, nan
  2. any elderly woman
Article
die Oma
Plural
die Omas
Genitive
des Oma
≠ Enkelin≠ Opa

Komm zu Oma.

Come to Grandma.

Danke schön, Oma.

Thanks, Grandma.

Was ist mit Oma?

What about Grandma?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative OmaOmas
AkkusativA1 Accusative OmaOmas
DativA1 Dative OmaOmas
GenitivB1 Genitive OmaOmasOmas

A1 noun tables

dieIndustrie

/ɪndʊsˈtʁiː/ noun B1
674
  1. industry
Article
die Industrie
Plural
die Industrien
Genitive
des Industrie

Industrie, wie wir sie heute kennen, gab es damals nicht.

Industry as we know it today didn't exist in those days.

Die Regierung sollte mehr Geld in die Industrie investieren.

The government should invest more money in industry.

Die Wirtschaft der Insel hängt von der fischverarbeitenden Industrie ab.

The economy of the island is dependent on the fishing industry.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative IndustrieIndustrien
AkkusativA1 Accusative IndustrieIndustrien
DativA1 Dative IndustrieIndustrien
GenitivB1 Genitive IndustrieIndustrien

B1 noun tables

derAuftritt

/ˈaʊftʁɪt/ noun B1
675
  1. appearance
  2. entrance
  3. performance / gig
  4. scene
Dictionary wording
  1. appearance, look, comportment, behavior
  2. entry, entrance
  3. gig, appearance, performance
  4. scene
  5. step or something similar
Article
der Auftritt
Plural
die Auftritte
Genitive
des Auftrittes

Gleich nach unseren Auftritt.

Right after our number.

Sein Auftritt war toll.

His performance was amazing.

Wir haben morgen vier Auftritte!

We've got four shows.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative AuftrittAuftritte
AkkusativA1 Accusative AuftrittAuftritte
DativA1 Dative AuftrittAuftritteAuftritten
GenitivB1 Genitive AuftrittesAuftrittsAuftritte

B1 noun tables

derKeller

/ˈkɛlɐ/ noun A2
676
  1. cellar
  2. basement
  3. a surname
Article
der Keller
Plural
die Keller (unchanged)
Genitive
des Kellers

Ich habe keinen Keller.

I don't have a basement.

Es war Ernst von Keller.

It was Ernst von Keller.

War es Ernst von Keller?

Was it Ernst von Keller?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative KellerKeller
AkkusativA1 Accusative KellerKeller
DativA1 Dative KellerKellern
GenitivB1 Genitive KellersKeller

A2 noun tables

dasMaul

/maʊ̯l/ noun B1 mostly spoken
677
  1. animal's mouth
  2. person's mouth (derogatory)
  3. tool's gripping part
Dictionary wording
  1. mouth of an animal
  2. mouth of a person
  3. a part of a tool that holds or carries something
Article
das Maul
Plural
die Mäuler
Genitive
des Maules

Der Kerl hat ein großes Maul.

That guy's got a big mouth.

Könnt ihr da mal das Maul halten?

Would you guys shut up?

Der Hund hatte ein Stück Fleisch in seinem Maul.

The dog had a piece of meat in its mouth.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative MaulMäuler
AkkusativA1 Accusative MaulMäuler
DativA1 Dative MaulMauleMäulern
GenitivB1 Genitive MaulesMaulsMäuler

B1 noun tables

dieFlüchtlingskrise

/ˈflʏçtlɪŋsˌkʁiːzə/ noun B1 mostly written
678
  1. refugee crisis
  2. the 2015 European migrant crisis
Article
die Flüchtlingskrise
Plural
die Flüchtlingskrisen
Genitive
des Flüchtlingskrise
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FlüchtlingskriseFlüchtlingskrisen
AkkusativA1 Accusative FlüchtlingskriseFlüchtlingskrisen
DativA1 Dative FlüchtlingskriseFlüchtlingskrisen
GenitivB1 Genitive FlüchtlingskriseFlüchtlingskrisen

B1 noun tables

dieVettel

/ˈfɛtəl/ noun B1 mostly written
679
  1. old woman / crone
  2. surname, Vettel
Dictionary wording
  1. an old, slovenly woman; a crone
  2. a surname, Vettel
Article
die Vettel
Plural
die Vetteln
Genitive
des Vettel
Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative VettelVetteln
AkkusativA1 Accusative VettelVetteln
DativA1 Dative VettelVetteln
GenitivB1 Genitive VettelVetteln

B1 noun tables

derHut

/huːt/ noun B1
680
  1. hat
  2. head / top
  3. protection / supervision / guard / ward / keeping / care
Article
der Hut
Plural
die Hüte
Genitive
des Hutes

Das ist kein Hut.

This isn't a hat.

Das ist mein Hut.

This hat is mine.

Dein Hut gefällt mir.

I like your hat.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative HutHüte
AkkusativA1 Accusative HutHüte
DativA1 Dative HutHuteHüten
GenitivB1 Genitive HutesHutsHüte

B1 noun tables

dasFeld

/fɛlt/ noun B1
681
  1. field
  2. battlefield
  3. playing field
  4. domain / area of work or study
Dictionary wording
  1. field (plot of open land, especially one used to grow crops)
  2. area where action, often competitional, takes place
  3. field, battlefield
  4. field, playing field
  5. field, practical observation
  6. field, a domain of work, knowledge, study
Article
das Feld
Plural
die Felder
Genitive
des Feldes

Jetzt ist die beste Zeit, um die Felder zu düngen.

This is the best time to fertilize the fields.

Wir können mit dem Flugzeug nicht auf dem Feld landen.

We can't land the plane on that field.

Das Bauernhaus ist nur über die Felder zu erreichen.

The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FeldFelder
AkkusativA1 Accusative FeldFelder
DativA1 Dative FeldFeldeFeldern
GenitivB1 Genitive FeldesFeldsFelder

B1 noun tables

derBau

/baʊ̯/ noun B1
682
  1. construction
  2. building site / construction site
  3. building / edifice
  4. burrow (of an animal)
Dictionary wording
  1. building, construction (the act of constructing)
  2. building site, construction site (place where such constructing takes place)
  3. building, construction, edifice (built-up structure, house)
  4. burrow (of an animal, especially underground)
  5. prison, jail
Article
der Bau
Plural
die Bauten
Genitive
des Baues

Die Brücke ist noch im Bau.

The bridge is still under construction.

Die neue Brücke ist im Bau.

The new bridge is under construction.

Eine neue Schule ist im Bau.

A new school is being built.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BauBautenBaue
AkkusativA1 Accusative BauBautenBaue
DativA1 Dative BauBaueBautenBauen
GenitivB1 Genitive BauesBausBautenBaue

B1 noun tables

dieFahrt

/faːrt/ noun B1
683
  1. journey
  2. drive
  3. ride
Article
die Fahrt
Plural
die Fahrten
Genitive
des Fahrt

Bei der nächsten Fahrt.

On the next ride.

Wir nehmen jetzt Fahrt auf.

She's stepping now.

Sie macht jetzt gute Fahrt.

She's driving now.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FahrtFahrten
AkkusativA1 Accusative FahrtFahrten
DativA1 Dative FahrtFahrten
GenitivB1 Genitive FahrtFahrten

B1 noun tables

derSatz

/zat͡s/ noun A1
684
  1. sentence
  2. proposition / theorem
  3. set (matching collection)
  4. movement
Dictionary wording
  1. sentence
  2. proposition, theorem
  3. set (matching collection of similar things)
  4. movement
  5. set
  6. jump, leap
Article
der Satz
Plural
die Sätze
Genitive
des Satzes

Lernt diese Sätze.

Learn those sentences.

Lerne diese Sätze!

Study these sentences.

Das ist mein Satz!

That's my line!

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative SatzSätze
AkkusativA1 Accusative SatzSätze
DativA1 Dative SatzSatzeSätzen
GenitivB1 Genitive SatzesSätze

A1 noun tables

dieBombe

/ˈbɔmbə/ noun B1
685
  1. bomb
  2. bombe (dessert)
  3. molded ice cream dessert
  4. nang / rad / dope / fly / boss (slang)
Dictionary wording
  1. bomb (explosive device)
  2. bombe, a bomb-shaped (cylindrical, spherical or semispherical) dessert
  3. a bombe of molded ice cream
  4. nang, rad, dope, fly, boss
Article
die Bombe
Plural
die Bomben
Genitive
des Bombe

Es ist keine Bombe.

It's not a bomb.

Tom hat eine Bombe.

Tom has a bomb.

Diese Bombe kann viele Menschen töten.

This bomb can kill many people.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative BombeBomben
AkkusativA1 Accusative BombeBomben
DativA1 Dative BombeBomben
GenitivB1 Genitive BombeBomben

B1 noun tables

derAnstieg

noun B1 mostly written
686
  1. increase
  2. rise / surge
  3. ascent
  4. slope
Dictionary wording
  1. increase, rise, surge
  2. ascent
  3. slope
Article
der Anstieg
Plural
die Anstiege
Genitive
des Anstieges

Dieser Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit ist eine Folge der Rezession.

This increase in unemployment is a consequence of the recession.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative AnstiegAnstiege
AkkusativA1 Accusative AnstiegAnstiege
DativA1 Dative AnstiegAnstiegeAnstiegen
GenitivB1 Genitive AnstiegesAnstiegsAnstiege

B1 noun tables

derZweifel

/ˈtsvaɪ̯fəl/ noun B1
687
  1. doubt
Article
der Zweifel
Plural
die Zweifel (unchanged)
Genitive
des Zweifels

Kein Zweifel möglich.

There is no doubt.

Keine Zweifel mehr?

No more doubts?

Ich hatte Zweifel.

I had doubts.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative ZweifelZweifel
AkkusativA1 Accusative ZweifelZweifel
DativA1 Dative ZweifelZweifeln
GenitivB1 Genitive ZweifelsZweifel

B1 noun tables

dasKonzept

[kɔnˈtsɛpt] noun B1
688
  1. concept
  2. blueprint / draft
Dictionary wording
  1. blueprint, draft
  2. concept (something understood, and retained in the mind)
Article
das Konzept
Plural
die Konzepte
Genitive
des Konzeptes

Bringst mich aus dem Konzept.

Now you got me all confused.

Sonst kommen Sie aus dem Konzept.

Changes tend to throw you.

Wie gut muss das in Ihr Konzept passen.

How good all of this must fit into your concept.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative KonzeptKonzepte
AkkusativA1 Accusative KonzeptKonzepte
DativA1 Dative KonzeptKonzepteKonzepten
GenitivB1 Genitive KonzeptesKonzeptsKonzepte

B1 noun tables

dieInitiative

noun B1
689
  1. initiative
Article
die Initiative
Plural
die Initiativen
Genitive
des Initiative

Ich brauche persönliche Initiative.

I require personal initiative.

Es war seine Initiative.

He took the initiative.

Jetzt hat er Initiative gewonnen.

You see, he's gained the initiative.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative InitiativeInitiativen
AkkusativA1 Accusative InitiativeInitiativen
DativA1 Dative InitiativeInitiativen
GenitivB1 Genitive InitiativeInitiativen

B1 noun tables

dieOperation

/ɔˌpəʁaˈt͡sioːn/ noun B1
690
  1. operation
Article
die Operation
Plural
die Operationen
Genitive
des Operation

Wie läuft die Operation?

How's the op going?

Wann ist meine Operation?

When is my surgery?

Die Operation war gestern.

The surgery was yesterday.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative OperationOperationen
AkkusativA1 Accusative OperationOperationen
DativA1 Dative OperationOperationen
GenitivB1 Genitive OperationOperationen

B1 noun tables

derTreffer

/ˈtʁɛˑfɐ/ noun B1
691
  1. hit
  2. results (online search)
Dictionary wording
  1. hit (A blow, punch, strike hitting a target.)
  2. results (online search)
Article
der Treffer
Plural
die Treffer (unchanged)
Genitive
des Treffers

Ohne seinen rechtzeitigen Treffer hätte unsere Mannschaft das Spiel verloren.

If it had not been for his timely hit, our team would have lost the game.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative TrefferTreffer
AkkusativA1 Accusative TrefferTreffer
DativA1 Dative TrefferTreffern
GenitivB1 Genitive TreffersTreffer

B1 noun tables

dasDach

/dax/ noun B1
692
  1. roof
  2. circumflex
  3. head / scalp
  4. rock layer above a seam
Dictionary wording
  1. roof
  2. circumflex
  3. head, especially the scalp
  4. a rock layer above a seam
  5. a surname
  6. Germany, Austria and Switzerland as a unit
Article
das Dach
Plural
die Dächer
Genitive
des Daches

Auf meinem Dach ist nichts.

There's nothing on my roof. Come on, you fool.

Ein neues Dach, sagte ich!

I said a new roof.

Ich bin auf dem Dach.

I'm on the roof.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DachDächer
AkkusativA1 Accusative DachDächer
DativA1 Dative DachDacheDächern
GenitivB1 Genitive DachesDachsDächer

B1 noun tables

dieFunktion

[fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn] noun B1
693
  1. function
  2. role
  3. feature (software)
  4. subroutine
Dictionary wording
  1. role
  2. feature (beneficial capability of a piece of software)
  3. subroutine
  4. function
Article
die Funktion
Plural
die Funktionen
Genitive
des Funktion

Er hat mehrere Funktionen.

It sort of does things for you.

Alles hat seine Funktion, auch die Kunst.

Everything has a purpose, even art.

Stört es Sie, wenn beide Funktionen in einer Person vereint sind?

Would you have any objections to both functions being performed by the same person?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative FunktionFunktionen
AkkusativA1 Accusative FunktionFunktionen
DativA1 Dative FunktionFunktionen
GenitivB1 Genitive FunktionFunktionen

B1 noun tables

dasGehirn

/ɡəˈhɪʁn/ noun B1
694
  1. brain
Article
das Gehirn
Plural
die Gehirne
Genitive
des Gehirnes

Ich glaube, mit meinem Gehirn stimmt irgendwas nicht.

I think something's wrong with my brain.

Wenn es ein Gehirn kann, dann kann es ein Computer.

If a brain can do it, a computer can do it.

Ich zermartere mir das Gehirn auf der Suche nach einer Lösung.

I'm racking my brains to find a solution.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative GehirnGehirne
AkkusativA1 Accusative GehirnGehirne
DativA1 Dative GehirnGehirneGehirnen
GenitivB1 Genitive GehirnesGehirnsGehirne

B1 noun tables

derDienst

[diːnst] noun B1
695
  1. service
  2. work / duty
Article
der Dienst
Plural
die Dienste
Genitive
des Dienstes

Der Polizist war nicht im Dienst, als er erschossen wurde.

The policeman was off duty when he was shot to death.

Der Polizist war außer Dienst, als er erschossen wurde.

The policeman was off duty when he was shot to death.

Ich dachte, du wärst heute nicht im Dienst.

I thought you were off duty today.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative DienstDienste
AkkusativA1 Accusative DienstDienste
DativA1 Dative DienstDiensteDiensten
GenitivB1 Genitive DienstesDienstsDienste

B1 noun tables

dasMädel

/ˈmɛːd(ə)l/ noun B1 mostly spoken
696
  1. girl
  2. (especially member of a group of female friends)
Dictionary wording
  1. girl (especially member of a group of female friends)
Article
das Mädel
Plural
die Mädel (unchanged)
Genitive
des Mädels

Braucht ihr Hilfe, Mädels?

Do you girls need some help?

Seid ihr Mädels allein?

Are you ladies alone?

Du magst Mädels, stimmt’s?

You like girls, don't you?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative MädelMädelMädels, Mädeln
AkkusativA1 Accusative MädelMädelMädels, Mädeln
DativA1 Dative MädelMädelnMädels
GenitivB1 Genitive MädelsMädelMädels, Mädeln

B1 noun tables

derMut

/muːt/ noun B1
697
  1. courage
  2. bravery
  3. mood / emotional state
Dictionary wording
  1. courage; bravery
  2. mood; emotional state
Article
der Mut
Genitive
des Mutes

Behalte den Mut.

Keep up your courage.

Behaltet den Mut.

Keep up your courage.

Verlierst du den Mut?

You getting yellow?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative Mut—
AkkusativA1 Accusative Mut—
DativA1 Dative MutMute—
GenitivB1 Genitive MutesMuts—

B1 noun tables

derHeiliger

/ˈhaɪ̯.lɪ.ɡɐ/ noun B1
698
  1. saint
  2. virtuous person
Dictionary wording
  1. saint (male or of unspecified gender)
  2. virtuous, honest person (male or of unspecified gender)
Article
der Heiliger
Plural
die Heilige
Genitive
des Heiligen

Ich bin keine Heilige.

I'm no saint.

Du bist auch keine Heilige.

You're no saint, either.

Sie sind auch keine Heilige.

You're no saint, either.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative HeiligerHeiligeHeiligeHeiligen
AkkusativA1 Accusative HeiligenHeiligeHeiligen
DativA1 Dative HeiligemHeiligenHeiligen
GenitivB1 Genitive HeiligenHeiligerHeiligen

B1 noun tables

derWahnsinn

/ˈvaːnzɪn/ noun B1
699
  1. insanity, madness
  2. awesome! / wow! / that's crazy! (interjection)
Dictionary wording
  1. insanity, madness
  2. awesome!, wow!, that's crazy!
Article
der Wahnsinn
Genitive
des Wahnsinnes

Diese Arbeit treibt mich noch in den Wahnsinn!

This work's driving me crazy.

Mein Bruder trieb mich fast in den Wahnsinn.

My brother almost drove me crazy.

Das kann einen in den Wahnsinn treiben.

It's enough to drive you crazy.

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative Wahnsinn—
AkkusativA1 Accusative Wahnsinn—
DativA1 Dative WahnsinnWahnsinne—
GenitivB1 Genitive WahnsinnesWahnsinns—

B1 noun tables

dieRose

/ˈʁoːzə/ noun A2
700
  1. rose
  2. rose (heraldry)
  3. erysipelas
  4. female given name (variant of Rosa)
Dictionary wording
  1. rose
  2. The rose as used in heraldry, on a coat of arms
  3. erysipelas
  4. a female given name, variant of Rosa
Article
die Rose
Plural
die Rosen
Genitive
des Rose

Diese Rose ist schön.

This rose is beautiful.

Diese Rose ist wunderschön.

This rose is beautiful.

Siehst du eine Rose?

Do you see a rose?

Full declension all four cases · singular and plural · genitive is B1
CaseSingularPlural
NominativA1 Nominative RoseRosen
AkkusativA1 Accusative RoseRosen
DativA1 Dative RoseRosen
GenitivB1 Genitive RoseRosen

A2 noun tables

Word data, examples and audio from Wiktionary, Tatoeba and OpenSubtitles, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources.

Help me keep building German Fluent

If this site has helped you study, your support helps me keep improving it.