Saft is masculine in German — the correct article is der. The plural is die Säfte. In English, Saft translates to juice.Der Saft is a frequently used noun in the German food and drinks vocabulary. Whether you are ordering a beverage with your breakfast or shopping at the supermarket, knowing how to decline this word is essential. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a grammar quiz.
Gender rule: As a short, monosyllabic base word, there is no strict ending-based rule to predict its gender — the masculine article must be memorized. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Saft — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Saft | die Säfte |
| Genitive | des Saftes / Safts | der Säfte |
| Dative | dem Saft | den Säften |
| Accusative | den Saft | die Säfte |
Example Sentences with Saft
Der frische Saft steht schon auf dem Küchentisch.
(The fresh juice is already on the kitchen table.) — Nominative
Ich trinke den Saft am liebsten zum Frühstück.
(I prefer to drink the juice for breakfast.) — Accusative
Er mischt das Wasser mit dem Saft.
(He mixes the water with the juice.) — Dative
Die Farbe des Saftes ist ein intensives Rot.
(The color of the juice is an intense red.) — Genitive
Die Säfte in diesem Supermarkt sind sehr lecker.
(The juices in this supermarket are very delicious.) — Nominative Plural
In den Säften ist manchmal sehr viel Zucker.
(There is sometimes a lot of sugar in the juices.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): saftig (juicy — adjective), entsaften (to juice — verb), der Entsafter (juicer)
Common compounds (Komposita): der Apfelsaft (apple juice), der Orangensaft (orange juice), der Fruchtsaft (fruit juice), das Saftglas (juice glass)
Common Mistake with Saft
❌ Common mistake: Die Saften sind im Kühlschrank.
✅ Correct: Die Säfte sind im Kühlschrank.
💡 Why: Many beginners try to form the plural by adding an "-en" to the noun. However, "der Saft" forms its plural with an Umlaut and the ending "-e" (die Säfte). Adding "-en" is grammatically incorrect for the nominative plural.
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Der süße Geschmack ___ kommt von den reifen Äpfeln.
- A) dem Saft
- B) den Saft
- C) des Saftes
Check Answer
"Der Geschmack des Saftes" — the genitive case shows possession or relation (the taste of what?). Masculine genitive = des + noun adds -es: des Saftes.
2. Er gießt ___ vorsichtig in das Glas.
- A) den Saft
- B) der Saft
- C) dem Saft
Check Answer
"Gießen" (to pour) takes a direct object in the accusative case. Masculine accusative = den: den Saft.
3. Ein kalt___ Saft ist im Sommer sehr erfrischend.
- A) -er
- B) -en
- C) -e
Check Answer
After the indefinite article ein in the nominative masculine, the adjective ending must show the gender signal (der): ein kalter Saft.
More Food Nouns & Vocabulary
- der Tee — the tea
- der Kaffee — the coffee
- die Suppe — the soup
- der Fisch — the fish
- das Fleisch — the meat
- die Kartoffel — the potato
- die Nudel — the noodle / pasta
- der Reis — the rice
- das Brot — the bread
- der Käse — the cheese
- die Butter — the butter
- die Milch — the milk
- das Ei — the egg
- der Apfel — the apple
- die Banane — the banana
- die Orange — the orange
For more themed vocabulary lists, explore the Vocabulary overview list, practice with the food and drinks vocabulary, or browse the full grammar overview to master your German cases and vocabulary.
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saft masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Saft is masculine — the correct article is der. This gender rule also extends to all specific types of juice when "Saft" is the final word in a compound noun, such as der Apfelsaft (apple juice) or der Orangensaft (orange juice).
What is the plural of Saft in German?
The plural is die Säfte. You form it by adding an Umlaut over the "a" and an "-e" at the end of the word.
How do you say apple juice in German?
Apple juice translates to der Apfelsaft. Because the base noun der Saft is masculine, the entire compound noun remains masculine.
