The idea
Use der Topf for the nominative singular, den Topf for the accusative, dem Topf for the dative, and des Topfes for the genitive. In the dative plural use den Töpfen.
| Kasus | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Topf | die Töpfe |
| Akkusativ | den Topf | die Töpfe |
| Dativ | dem Topf | den Töpfen |
| Genitiv | des Topfes | der Töpfe |
Meaning and useful combinations
Topf is a cooking pot or another pot-shaped container. Pfanne is a frying pan.
Useful combinations: ein Topf Suppe; im Topf kochen; der Blumentopf. Practise each as a complete phrase; the article belongs to the noun even when an adjective comes between them.
Article check: nominative singular
die Topfder TopfThis check asks for the nominative singular: der Topf. In the meaning taught here, Topf is masculine. The nominative plural is die Töpfe. Learn both forms together; an English translation does not determine German gender.
Examples
- Der Topf mit dem Reis steht auf der hinteren Platte.The pot of rice is on the back cooking zone.
- Nimm einen größeren Topf für die Nudeln.Take a larger pot for the pasta.
- Im Topf köchelt eine Gemüsesuppe.A vegetable soup is simmering in the pot.
- Der Deckel des Topfes passt nicht richtig.The pot's lid does not fit properly.
- Die sauberen Töpfe hängen über dem Herd.The clean pots hang above the cooker.
- In den Töpfen auf dem Balkon wachsen Kräuter.Herbs grow in the pots on the balcony.
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Watch out
Do not transfer the gender of a translated word into German. The basic learning pair is der Topf — die Töpfe. Topf is a cooking pot or another pot-shaped container. Pfanne is a frying pan.
Try it yourself
___ Topf (der / die / das)
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der
der: Topf is masculine.
Plural: der Topf → die ___
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Töpfe
Töpfe: the plural has the article die in the nominative and accusative.
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Topf (dem / der)
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dem
dem: mit takes the dative, giving mit dem Topf.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Topf (der / die / das)
Plural: der Topf → die ___
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Topf (dem / der)
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Read the six situations, identify Topf and its forms, then complete the article, plural and dative checks without looking at the table.