Apfel
/ˈapfl̩/ Plural: die Äpfel„[ 🔒 ? ] Apfel schmeckt knackig und süß.“
The apple tastes crisp and sweet.
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Grammar & Cases
Singular & PluralDeclension of „Apfel“ (4 German Cases)
| Case | Singular | Plural | Question Probe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nominative | der Apfel | die Äpfel | Who / What? (Wer / Was?) |
| 2. Accusative | den Apfel | die Äpfel | Whom / What? (Wen / Was?) |
| 3. Dative | dem Apfel | den Äpfeln | To whom? (Wem?) |
| 4. Genitive | des Apfels | der Äpfel | Whose? (Wessen?) |
Article Mnemonic Rule
Why is it „der Apfel“?
Many native tree fruits are masculine in German (der Apfel, der Pfirsich), whereas berries are feminine (die Erdbeere).
Popular phrases & idioms:
„in den sauren Apfel beißen“„der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm“
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