German Grammar Guide: 69 Free Articles by Topic (A1 to C2)

German Grammar Overview: This page organizes 69 German grammar articles into 7 clear categories — from articles and cases to verbs, prepositions, and sentence structure. Each topic is labeled by level (A1–C2) and includes explanations with examples. Most articles link to a free quiz so you can test yourself immediately.

German grammar articles overview organized by topic from A1 to C2 – 69 free articles with quizzes

I’ve sorted all my grammar articles into 7 categories so you can find exactly what you need. Each article is labeled with its level — but keep in mind that many topics span multiple levels. For example, the Cases Overview starts with A1 basics (Nominative) but covers all four cases up to B2.

My advice: Don’t try to learn everything at once. Pick a category, start with the lowest level, and work your way up. Use the quizzes to check if you actually understood the rules — not just read them.

💡 Teacher’s Tip from Niko:

Here’s a pattern I see with my students: They study grammar rules for weeks but still say “mit der Mann” instead of “mit dem Mann.” Why? Because grammar and articles are connected. Every case, every preposition, every adjective ending changes the article.

If you don’t know whether a noun is der, die, or das, no grammar rule will save you.

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Articles & Gender (Der, Die, Das)

This is where German grammar starts. Every noun has a gender — masculine (der), feminine (die), or neuter (das). These articles change depending on the case, which makes them the foundation for everything else you’ll learn.

The 4 German Cases

German has four cases: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive. Each case changes the article (der → den → dem → des) and affects pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions. Start with Nominative and Accusative, then add Dative when you’re ready.

Cases Change the Article. Do You Know the Base Forms?

Der becomes den, dem, or des — depending on the case. But if you don’t know the base article (der, die, or das), you can’t apply any case rule correctly. The Article Trainer fixes that.

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Adjective Endings & Comparison

Adjective endings are one of the trickiest parts of German grammar. The ending changes depending on the gender, case, and whether you use a definite article, indefinite article, or no article at all. Start with the overview, then work through each type.

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Adjective endings follow clear rules — but you need to see the full picture. The Adjective Endings eBook gives you all the charts, patterns, and 50+ exercises in one place.

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Verbs & Tenses

German has 6 tenses — but in everyday speech, you mainly need three: Present, Perfect, and Simple Past. Start with the basics (sein, haben, werden) and the present tense, then build up from there. The articles below are sorted from beginner to advanced.

Essential Verbs (A1–A2)

Verb Types (A1–C2)

Tenses (A1–C1)

Passive & Participles (B1–B2)

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Prepositions

German prepositions are tricky because each one forces a specific case — Accusative, Dative, or Genitive. Some prepositions (called “two-way prepositions”) can take either Accusative or Dative depending on meaning. Start with the overview, then learn each group.

💡 Remember: Every preposition changes the article. “für den Mann” (Accusative) vs. “mit dem Mann” (Dative). If you don’t know the base article, prepositions become guesswork. Practice with the Article Trainer →

Sentence Structure & Clauses

German word order follows strict rules — the verb is always in second position in main clauses, and at the end in subordinate clauses. These articles explain the different clause types and the conjunctions that introduce them.

Word Order & Basics (A1–C1)

Conjunctions & Tricky Pairs (A2–B1)

Subordinate Clauses (B1–B2)

Pronouns & Negation

Pronouns replace nouns — and just like nouns, they change with the case. If you know how articles work, pronouns follow the same logic. Negation in German uses “nicht” (not) and “kein” (no/not a), and knowing which one to use depends on the article.

💡 Connection to articles: “Kein” follows the same endings as “ein” — kein Mann, keine Frau, kein Kind. Pronouns change by case just like articles do: er → ihn → ihm. Practice the patterns with the Article Trainer →

Complete A-Z List (All 69 Articles)

Looking for a specific topic? Here’s the full list in alphabetical order:

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  1. Accusative Case (A1–A2)
  2. Accusative Prepositions (A2)
  3. Adjective Endings Overview (A2–B2)
  4. Adjective Endings with Definite Articles (A2–B1)
  5. Adjective Endings with Indefinite Articles (A2–B1)
  6. Adjective Endings with Possessive Pronouns (B1–B2)
  7. Adjective Endings with Zero Articles (B1–B2)
  8. “Als” vs. “Wenn” vs. “Wann” (B1)
  9. Als vs. Wie (A2–B1)
  10. Article Charts (A1)
  11. Article Rules (A1–B2)
  12. Articles Overview (A1–A2)
  13. Cases Overview (A1–B2)
  14. Causal Clauses (A2–B1)
  15. Comparative and Superlative (A1–B2)
  16. Concessive Clauses (B1)
  17. Concessive Prepositions (B1)
  18. Consecutive Clauses (B1)
  19. Dass vs. Das (A2–B1)
  20. Dative Case (A2)
  21. Dative Prepositions (A2)
  22. Dative Verbs (A2–B2)
  23. Dative vs. Accusative Case (A2)
  24. Definite Articles (A1)
  25. Definite vs. Indefinite Articles (A1)
  26. Final Clauses (B1)
  27. Forming Questions in German (A1)
  28. Future 1 Tense (A2)
  29. Future 2 (Future Perfect) (B2–C1)
  30. Genitive Case (B1–B2)
  31. Genitive Prepositions (B1–C1)
  32. Genitive Verbs (C1–C2)
  33. Imperative (A1)
  34. Indefinite Articles (A1)
  35. Indefinite Pronoun “man” (A1–B1)
  36. Indefinite Pronouns (A1–B1)
  37. Indirect Questions (A2–B1)
  38. Inseparable Verbs (A1–A2)
  39. Inversion (A1–A2)
  40. Local Prepositions (A2–B1)
  41. Modal Verbs (A1–B1)
  42. N-Deklination (B1)
  43. Negation: Nicht and Kein (A1)
  44. Nominative Case (A1)
  45. “Ob” vs. “Wenn” (A2–B1)
  46. Participles (B1)
  47. Passive in German (B1–B2)
  48. Passive with Modal Verbs (B1–B2)
  49. Past Perfect (Plusquamperfekt) (A2–B1)
  50. Personal Pronouns (A1–A2)
  51. Plural Forms (A1–A2)
  52. Prepositions Overview (A1–B2)
  53. Present Tense (A1)
  54. Reflexive Verbs (A1–B1)
  55. Relative Clauses (B1)
  56. Relative Clauses with Prepositions (B1–B2)
  57. Sentence Structure: Word Order (A1–C1)
  58. Separable Verbs (A1–A2)
  59. Simple Past (Präteritum) (A2–B1)
  60. Temporal Adverbs (A1–B1)
  61. Temporal Prepositions (A2–B1)
  62. Tenses Overview (A1–B2)
  63. The Perfect Tense (Perfekt) (A2)
  64. Two-Way Prepositions (A2–B1)
  65. Verb “Haben” (A1)
  66. Verb “Sein” (A1)
  67. Verb “Werden” (A1)
  68. Weak (Regular) Verbs (A1–B1)
  69. Werden vs. Bekommen (A2)

69 Grammar Topics. They All Come Back to One Thing: Der, Die, Das.

Cases change the article. Prepositions change the article. Adjective endings depend on the article. If you get the base article wrong, everything else falls apart. The Article Trainer teaches you the rules and lets you practice until it’s automatic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 4 German cases?

The four German cases are Nominative (subject), Accusative (direct object), Dative (indirect object), and Genitive (possession). Each case changes the article and sometimes the noun ending. For example, “der Mann” (Nominative) becomes “den Mann” (Accusative), “dem Mann” (Dative), and “des Mannes” (Genitive). You can learn all four cases step by step in our Cases Overview.

How many tenses does German have?

German has 6 tenses: Present (Präsens), Perfect (Perfekt), Simple Past (Präteritum), Past Perfect (Plusquamperfekt), Future 1 (Futur I), and Future 2 (Futur II). In everyday conversation, Germans mainly use three: Present, Perfect, and occasionally Simple Past. You can find all tenses explained in our Tenses Overview.

What’s the difference between Accusative and Dative?

Accusative is used for the direct object (the thing being acted on), and Dative is used for the indirect object (the person receiving something). For example: “Ich gebe dem Mann (Dative) den Ball (Accusative)” — I give the man the ball. Certain verbs and prepositions also force a specific case. See our full comparison in Dative vs. Accusative.

How do German adjective endings work?

German adjective endings change based on three factors: the gender of the noun, the case, and whether you use a definite article, indefinite article, or no article at all. For example: “der gute Mann” (definite, Nominative) vs. “ein guter Mann” (indefinite, Nominative). The rules follow clear patterns that you can learn systematically. Start with our Adjective Endings Overview.

How do I know if a noun is der, die, or das?

German noun genders are not random — they follow rules based on word endings, meaning, and categories. For example, nouns ending in “-ung” are always feminine (die), and nouns ending in “-ment” are always neuter (das). You can learn these patterns in our Article Rules article, or practice them systematically with the Article Trainer.

Are these grammar articles free?

Yes. All 69 grammar articles and most quizzes are completely free. You can find all quizzes on the Grammar Quizzes Overview page.

What order should I learn German grammar in?

Start with articles (der, die, das) and the Nominative case, then learn the present tense and basic verbs (haben, sein). Next, add Accusative and Dative cases with their prepositions. After that, move to adjective endings, more tenses (Perfect, Simple Past), and subordinate clauses. Each article on this page is labeled with its level (A1–C2) so you can follow a logical progression.