Schokolade is feminine in German — the correct article is die. The plural is die Schokoladen. In English, Schokolade means chocolate.Die Schokolade is an essential word when learning German food and drinks vocabulary. You will typically encounter it at the A1 level. Like in English, it is often used as an uncountable mass noun, but the plural form exists when referring to different types of chocolates or boxes of chocolates. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -e are usually feminine in German (die Schokolade, die Banane, die Orange). 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.
Schokolade — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schokolade | die Schokoladen |
| Genitive | der Schokolade | der Schokoladen |
| Dative | der Schokolade | den Schokoladen |
| Accusative | die Schokolade | die Schokoladen |
Example Sentences with Schokolade
Die Schweizer Schokolade schmeckt besonders gut.
(Swiss chocolate tastes especially good.) — Nominative
Er isst die ganze Schokolade allein auf.
(He is eating all the chocolate by himself.) — Accusative
Der Bäcker verziert den Kuchen mit der flüssigen Schokolade.
(The baker decorates the cake with the liquid chocolate.) — Dative
Der süße Duft der Schokolade erfüllt den Raum.
(The sweet scent of the chocolate fills the room.) — Genitive
Die teuren Schokoladen aus Belgien sind ein tolles Geschenk.
(The expensive chocolates from Belgium are a great gift.) — Nominative Plural
Mit diesen leckeren Schokoladen machst du ihr sicher eine Freude.
(You will certainly make her happy with these delicious chocolates.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): das Schokolädchen (little chocolate / piece of chocolate — diminutive)
Common compounds (Komposita): die Milchschokolade (milk chocolate), die Zartbitterschokolade (dark chocolate), der Schokoladenkuchen (chocolate cake), der Schokoladenhase (chocolate bunny), die Schokoladentafel (chocolate bar)
Common Mistake with Schokolade
❌ Common mistake: Die Schokolades sind sehr lecker.
✅ Correct: Die Schokoladen sind sehr lecker.
💡 Why: Many English speakers try to apply the English "-s" plural. In German, the plural of Schokolade is formed by adding -n: die Schokoladen. Keep in mind that Schokolade is frequently used in the singular as an uncountable noun (Die Schokolade ist lecker).
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Er isst das Eis mit ___ Schokolade.
- A) die Schokolade
- B) der Schokolade
- C) dem Schokolade
Check Answer
The preposition mit always requires the dative case. Feminine dative = der: mit der Schokolade.
2. Wir kaufen ___ Schokolade für den Geburtstagskuchen.
- A) der Schokolade
- B) dem Schokolade
- C) die Schokolade
Check Answer
The verb "kaufen" takes a direct accusative object (what are we buying?). Feminine accusative = die: die Schokolade.
3. Der Geschmack der dunkel___ Schokolade ist hervorragend.
- A) -en
- B) -e
- C) -er
Check Answer
After the definite article der in the feminine genitive case, the adjective ending is always -en: der dunklen Schokolade.
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More Food & Drinks Nouns
- der Apfel — the apple
- die Banane — the banana
- das Bier — the beer
- das Brot — the bread
- die Butter — the butter
- das Ei — the egg
- der Fisch — the fish
- das Fleisch — the meat
- der Kaffee — the coffee
- die Kartoffel — the potato
- der Käse — the cheese
- die Milch — the milk
- die Nudel — the noodle
- die Orange — the orange
- der Reis — the rice
- der Saft — the juice
- die Suppe — the soup
- der Tee — the tea
For more food and grocery words, check out the German food and drinks vocabulary list. To find a complete collection of all vocabulary topics, visit the Vocabulary Overview, or browse the full grammar overview.
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Practice German ArticlesFrequently Asked Questions
Is Schokolade masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Schokolade is feminine — the correct article is die. This follows the general rule that most German nouns ending in -e are feminine (die Schokolade, die Banane, die Orange). Since this isn't a universal rule, learning the article together with the noun is highly recommended.
What is the plural of Schokolade?
The plural is die Schokoladen. Like most feminine nouns ending in -e, the plural is formed by adding an -n. Note that while plural exists for different types of chocolates or individual boxed chocolates, Schokolade is heavily used as a singular uncountable noun in everyday language.
What types of Schokolade are there in German?
German uses compounds to describe different types of chocolate: die Milchschokolade (milk chocolate), die Zartbitterschokolade (dark chocolate), and die weiße Schokolade (white chocolate). All of these are feminine because the last component — Schokolade — is feminine.
