Why does the noun Anlaß 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 Anlaß

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anlaßein Anlaßkein Anlaß
Akkusativden Anlaßeinen Anlaßkeinen Anlaß
Dativdem Anlaßeinem Anlaßkeinem Anlaß
Genitivdes Anlasseseines Anlasseskeines Anlasses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anlaß in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der gute Anlaß ist wichtig.The good occasion is important.
Ein guter Anlaß kommt bald.A good occasion is coming soon.
Kein guter Anlaß ist geplant.No good occasion is planned.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den guten Anlaß.I see the good occasion.
Er macht einen guten Anlaß.He makes a good occasion.
Wir haben keinen guten Anlaß.We have no good occasion.
Dativ
Ich folge dem guten Anlaß.I follow the good occasion.
Er hilft einem guten Anlaß.He helps a good occasion.
Ich glaube keinem guten Anlaß.I believe no good occasion.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des guten Anlasses ist klar.The content of the good occasion is clear.
Der Zweck eines eines guten Anlasses ist wichtig.The purpose of a good occasion is important.
Der Wert keines keines guten Anlasses ist hoch.The value of no good occasion is high.

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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 Anlaß?

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

The noun Anlaß is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Anlaß mean in English?

The German word der Anlaß translates to “occasion, cause” in English.

How do you decline der Anlaß?

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

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.