Learn German cases and der, die, das
Last updated 2 June 2026
German's four cases, Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, and Genitiv, and the articles der, die, das are the backbone that makes sentences fit together. They are best learned in context, with the article attached to each noun, not as a grid to memorize. KLUG teaches them this way inside its A1 course, in German.
Cases and articles, in context
The case tells you a noun's role in the sentence, and the article changes with it: der Mann, den Mann, dem Mann. Memorizing tables rarely sticks. KLUG introduces each noun together with its article and uses it across themed sentences, so the right form starts to feel natural rather than recalled.
Practise, then speak it
KLUG drills articles and cases through exercises woven into real themes, then lets you use them in on-device AI conversations, where you produce the forms yourself. It teaches in German across a full A1 course, runs on iPhone and iPad, and is free to start with no third-party ads or tracking, though the free tier shows KLUG's own occasional upgrade prompt.
How it compares
| What helps | KLUG | Grammar table |
|---|---|---|
| Articles learned with each noun | Yes | Separate |
| Cases practised in sentences | Yes | Memorized |
| Use them in conversation | Yes, on-device AI | No |
| Teaches in German | Yes | Varies |
| Free to start | Yes | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
What are the four German cases?
Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, and Genitiv. Each marks a noun's role in the sentence and changes the article, for example der, den, dem.
How does KLUG teach der, die, das?
It introduces each noun together with its article and practises it across themed sentences, so the right form becomes familiar rather than memorized from a table.
Can I practise cases in conversation?
Yes. KLUG's on-device AI conversations let you produce the forms yourself, which is how they stick.
Is KLUG free?
KLUG is free to download and start, with no third-party ads or tracking, though the free tier shows KLUG's own occasional upgrade prompt. Full access is an optional subscription at 7.99 EUR per month or 59.99 EUR per year.