All German nouns are capitalized and have a specific gender. This lesson of German for Beginners simplifies and clarifies the grammar of German nouns. Did you know that the gender of many nouns is obvious—if you know what to look for? Is it der, die, or das? Learn more about Substantive (nouns) and also hear them pronounced!

Wort des Tages: Two German nouns, Schenk und Schenke, were previous Words of the Day (with audio).