Why does the noun Anblick 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 Anblick

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anblickein Anblickkein Anblick
Akkusativden Anblickeinen Anblickkeinen Anblick

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anblick in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schöne Anblick gefällt mir.The beautiful sight pleases me.
Ein seltener Anblick ist das.That is a rare sight.
Kein hässlicher Anblick ist schlimmer.No ugly sight is worse.
Akkusativ
Ich genieße den schönen Anblick.I enjoy the beautiful sight.
Wir sehen einen seltenen Anblick.We see a rare sight.
Er mag keinen hässlichen Anblick.He doesn't like any ugly sight.

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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 Anblick?

It is der Anblick. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Anblick 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 Anblick?

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

What does der Anblick mean in English?

The German word der Anblick translates to “sight” in English.

How do you decline der Anblick?

Like all German nouns, Anblick changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Anblick
  • Akkusativ: den Anblick

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.