Jacke is feminine in German - the correct article is die. The plural is die Jacken. In English, Jacke means jacket.Die Jacke is one of the first clothing words most learners encounter - typically at the A1-A2 level. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -e are usually feminine in German (die Jacke, die Bluse, die Hose). This is one of the most reliable gender patterns. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Jacke - Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Jacke | die Jacken |
| Genitive | der Jacke | der Jacken |
| Dative | der Jacke | den Jacken |
| Accusative | die Jacke | die Jacken |
Example Sentences with Jacke
Die warme Jacke hängt an der Garderobe.
(The warm jacket is hanging on the coat rack.) - Nominative
Er zieht die neue Jacke an.
(He is putting on the new jacket.) - Accusative
Mit der dicken Jacke friert sie im Winter nicht.
(She doesn't freeze in winter with the thick jacket.) - Dative
Der Reißverschluss der Jacke klemmt.
(The zipper of the jacket is stuck.) - Genitive
Die Jacken sind heute im Angebot reduziert.
(The jackets are discounted on sale today.) - Nominative Plural
In den nassen Jacken wurde uns schnell kalt.
(We quickly got cold in the wet jackets.) - Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): das Jäckchen (little jacket - diminutive)
Common compounds (Komposita): die Winterjacke (winter jacket), die Regenjacke (rain jacket), die Lederjacke (leather jacket), die Übergangsjacke (light jacket/between-seasons jacket), die Strickjacke (cardigan)
Common Mistake with Jacke
❌ Common mistake: Die Jackes hängen im Schrank.
✅ Correct: Die Jacken hängen im Schrank.
💡 Why: English often uses "-s" for plurals (jackets), which tricks many learners. In German, the plural of Jacke is formed by adding -n: die Jacken. Do not use an "s".
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Er geht bei diesem Wetter nicht ohne Schirm und mit ___ Jacke spazieren.
- A) die Jacke
- B) der Jacke
- C) dem Jacke
Check Answer
The preposition mit always takes the dative. Feminine dative = der: der Jacke.
2. Er hängt ___ in den Schrank.
- A) der Jacke
- B) dem Jacke
- C) die Jacke
Check Answer
The verb "hängen" (when implying directional movement/action) takes an accusative object (what is he hanging?). Feminine accusative = die: die Jacke.
3. Sie kauft die teur___ Jacke.
- A) -e
- B) -en
- C) -er
Check Answer
After the definite article die in the accusative feminine, the adjective ending is -e: die teure Jacke.
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More Clothing Nouns
- der Anzug - the suit
- die Badehose - the swim trunks
- der Bikini - the bikini
- die Bluse - the blouse
- die Brille - the glasses
- das Hemd - the shirt
- die Hose - the pants
- der Hut - the hat
For more clothing words, check out the German clothing vocabulary list or browse the full grammar overview.
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jacke masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Jacke is feminine - the correct article is die. This follows the general rule that most German nouns ending in -e are feminine (die Jacke, die Bluse, die Hose). Since this isn't a universal rule, it is always a good idea to learn the article together with the noun.
What is the plural of Jacke?
The plural is die Jacken. Like most feminine nouns ending in -e, the plural is formed by simply adding an -n. In the dative plural: den Jacken.
What types of Jacke are there in German?
German uses compounds to describe different types of jackets: die Winterjacke (winter jacket), die Regenjacke (rain jacket), die Strickjacke (cardigan), and die Lederjacke (leather jacket). All of these are feminine because the last component - Jacke - is feminine.
