On this page you'll find free A1 online German exercises to practice German articles (der / die / das) and understand the concept of grammatical gender. If you like the exercises on this page, you might want to also join our free e-mail list, which sends out free German learning material & resources to subscribers.
Let's practice the German articles together with some derdiedas exercises.
Remembering which gender German nouns have is not always easy. But
it will become more intuitive over time - especially with some practice.
We have collected a few exercises here for you to practice der, die & das in German.
We're starting off with some easy exercises and then gradually make things a little
more difficult.
Remember that these exercises are for A1 - A2 students. If this is too easy
for you, you can always check out our other
German exercises or our
online German lessons.
Der Die Das Exercise #1
Let's start with an exercise that's purely focused on the German article: Can you pick the
correct article for each word in the right column?
1.
Apfel
2.
Mutter
3.
Stuhl
4.
Haus
5.
Computer
6.
Kind
7.
Katze
8.
Sonne
9.
Hund
10.
Buch
11.
Tisch
12.
Blume
13.
Schule
14.
Auto
15.
Berg
Der Die Das Exercise #2
Type the correct article for each sentence:
1.
der / die / dasHund spielt im Garten.
2.
der / die / dasKatze schläft auf dem Sofa.
3.
der / die / dasKind liest ein Buch.
4.
der / die / dasBlumen sind sehr schön.
5.
der / die / dasApfel ist rot.
6.
der / die / dasAuto ist neu.
7.
der / die / dasSchule hat viele Schüler.
8.
der / die / dasTisch steht im Zimmer.
9.
der / die / dasFenster ist offen.
10.
der / die / dasStühle sind leer.
Der Die Das Exercise #3
In this next article exercise, try to write the full German
translation of the English word toegether with the correct article (der / die / das).
Word
German Word with Article
cat
die Katze
dog
book
car
house
table
chair
tree
flower
computer
Conclusion
Practicing exercises that help you learn the correct use of German articles der, die, and das is really important.
We hope that by doing these exercises, you can get better at using the right article and feel more confident when speaking or writing in German.
Keep practicing and you'll become more comfortable with German articles in no time!
Common Questions
What are some effective exercises to practice German articles?
Apart from our online exercies (which you've already found 🎉), there are several other exercises you can try to practice German articles. One helpful exercise is to write out sentences or short paragraphs and focus on using the correct articles. Another exercise is to read simple German texts and identify the articles used.
How can I improve my accuracy in choosing the correct German article?
Improving your accuracy with German articles takes practice. One helpful tip is to pay attention to the gender of the nouns in German (masculine, feminine, or neuter) and learn the article that corresponds to each gender. You can also create flashcards or use mnemonic devices to associate articles with certain nouns. Regular practice and exposure to German texts will gradually improve your accuracy.
Are there online resources for interactive German article exercises?
Apart from the practice exercises above, you can also try to read the texts in our easy German reading
What should I do if I'm struggling with German article exercises?
If you're struggling with German article exercises, don't get discouraged. Take it step by step and focus on understanding the rules for article usage. Review the genders of nouns and practice using articles in different contexts. It can be helpful to seek feedback from native German speakers or a language tutor who can provide guidance and correct your mistakes. Additionally, don't forget to be patient with yourself and celebrate small victories along the way.
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