Why does the noun Ablauf have the article der?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Ablauf

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Ablaufein Ablaufkein Ablauf
Akkusativden Ablaufeinen Ablaufkeinen Ablauf
Dativdem Ablaufeinem Ablaufkeinem Ablauf
Genitivdes Ablaufseines Ablaufskeines Ablaufs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ablauf in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der genaue Ablauf ist wichtig.The exact process is important.
Ein neuer Ablauf beginnt.A new process begins.
Kein schneller Ablauf ist möglich.No quick process is possible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den genauen Ablauf.I see the exact process.
Wir suchen einen neuen Ablauf.We are looking for a new process.
Er kennt keinen schnellen Ablauf.He knows no quick process.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an dem genauen Ablauf.I am working on the exact process.
Ich folge einem neuen Ablauf.I follow a new process.
Sie ist mit keinem schnellen Ablauf zufrieden.She is satisfied with no quick process.
Genitiv
Die Beschreibung des genauen Ablaufs ist lang.The description of the exact process is long.
Der Beginn eines neuen Ablaufs ist gut.The beginning of a new process is good.
Die Dauer keines schnellen Ablaufs ist bekannt.The duration of no quick process is known.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Ablauf?

It is der Ablauf. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ablauf is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Ablauf?

The German noun Ablauf is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Ablauf?

The plural form of der Ablauf is die Abläufe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Ablauf mean in English?

The German word der Ablauf translates to “expiry, action” in English.

How do you decline der Ablauf?

Like all German nouns, Ablauf changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Ablauf
  • Akkusativ: den Ablauf
  • Dativ: dem Ablauf
  • Genitiv: des Ablaufs

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.