Why does the noun Alleingang 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 Alleingang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Alleingangein Alleingangkein Alleingang
Akkusativden Alleingangeinen Alleingangkeinen Alleingang
Dativdem Alleingangeinem Alleingangkeinem Alleingang
Genitivdes Alleingangseines Alleingangskeines Alleingangs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Alleingang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der riskante Alleingang ist gefährlich.The risky solo effort is dangerous.
Ein mutiger Alleingang ist selten.A courageous solo effort is rare.
Kein guter Alleingang führt zum Ziel.No good solo effort leads to the goal.
Akkusativ
Er wagt den riskanten Alleingang.He dares the risky solo effort.
Sie plant einen mutigen Alleingang.She plans a courageous solo effort.
Sie sieht keinen guten Alleingang.She sees no good solo effort.
Dativ
Er stimmt dem riskanten Alleingang zu.He agrees to the risky solo effort.
Sie hilft einem mutigen Alleingang.She helps a courageous solo effort.
Ich folge keinem guten Alleingang.I follow no good solo effort.
Genitiv
Die Folgen des riskanten Alleingangs sind klar.The consequences of the risky solo effort are clear.
Der Erfolg eines mutigen Alleingangs ist unsicher.The success of a courageous solo effort is uncertain.
Ich sehe den Sinn keines guten Alleingangs nicht.I don't see the point of any good solo effort.

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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 Alleingang?

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

What is the plural of der Alleingang?

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

What does der Alleingang mean in English?

The German word der Alleingang translates to “solo effort” in English.

How do you decline der Alleingang?

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

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.