Why does the noun Anhang 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 Anhang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anhangein Anhangkein Anhang
Akkusativden Anhangeinen Anhangkeinen Anhang
Dativdem Anhangeinem Anhangkeinem Anhang

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anhang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Anhang ist hier.The new attachment is here.
Ein neuer Anhang liegt dort.A new attachment is lying there.
Hier ist kein neuer Anhang.Here is no new attachment.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Anhang.I see the new attachment.
Er braucht einen neuen Anhang.He needs a new attachment.
Sie hat keinen neuen Anhang.She has no new attachment.
Dativ
Ich schreibe auf dem neuen Anhang.I write on the new attachment.
Er legt es in einem neuen Anhang.He puts it in a new attachment.
Ich finde nichts in keinem neuen Anhang.I find nothing in no new attachment.

GET THE APP

Practice der Anhang in the app

Master der Anhang (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

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

Is it der, die, or das Anhang?

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

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

What does der Anhang mean in English?

The German word der Anhang translates to “attachment” in English.

How do you decline der Anhang?

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

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.