Der becomes den

Find the direct object and supply its article.

The idea

The accusative often marks the direct object of verbs such as sehen, suchen and kaufen. Only masculine singular changes from the nominative: der → den. Feminine die, neuter das and plural die stay the same. The noun is supplied in full.

Words for this lesson

Ich sehe den Mann. — I see the man. Ich suche den Hund. — I look for the dog. Ich kaufe den Tisch. — I buy the table. Ich brauche den Stuhl. — I need the chair.

Words for this lesson

Ich öffne die Tür. — I open the door. Ich sehe die Frau. — I see the woman. Ich lese das Buch. — I read the book. Ich sehe das Kind. — I see the child.

Words for this lesson

Ich suche die Schlüssel. — I look for the keys (plural). Ich kaufe die Bücher. — I buy the books.