Singular
das
Anlegen
investment, construction
Plural: die Anlegen
Why does the noun Anlegen have the article das?
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 Anlegen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Anlegen | ein Anlegen | kein Anlegen |
| Akkusativ | das Anlegen | ein Anlegen | kein Anlegen |
| Dativ | dem Anlegen | einem Anlegen | keinem Anlegen |
| Genitiv | des Anlegens | eines Anlegens | keines Anlegens |
| Nominativ | die Anlegen | Anlegen | keine Anlegen |
| Akkusativ | die Anlegen | Anlegen | keine Anlegen |
| Dativ | den Anlegen | Anlegen | keinen Anlegen |
| Genitiv | der Anlegen | Anlegen | keiner Anlegen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Anlegen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das gute Anlegen ist wichtig.The good investment is important. | Ein gutes Anlegen kommt bald.A good investment is coming soon. | Kein gutes Anlegen ist geplant.No good investment is planned. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das gute Anlegen.I see the good investment. | Er macht ein gutes Anlegen.He makes a good investment. | Wir haben kein gutes Anlegen.We have no good investment. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem guten Anlegen.I follow the good investment. | Er hilft einem guten Anlegen.He helps a good investment. | Ich glaube keinem guten Anlegen.I believe no good investment. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt des guten Anlegens ist klar.The content of the good investment is clear. | Der Zweck eines eines guten Anlegens ist wichtig.The purpose of a good investment is important. | Der Wert keines keines guten Anlegens ist hoch.The value of no good investment is high. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Anlegen sind interessant.The good investments are interesting. | Gute Anlegen sind nötig.Good investments are necessary. | Keine guten Anlegen sind da.No good investments are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie lesen die guten Anlegen.They read the good investments. | Wir brauchen gute Anlegen.We need good investments. | Ich finde keine guten Anlegen.I find no good investments. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen über den guten Anlegen.We talk about the good investments. | Er gibt guten Anlegen Raum.He gives good investments space. | Ich vertraue keinen guten Anlegen.I trust no good investments. |
| Genitiv | Die Details der guten Anlegen fehlen.The details of the good investments are missing. | Die Wirkung guter Anlegen ist groß.The effect of good investments is great. | Der Sinn keiner guten Anlegen ist ersichtlich.The meaning of no good investments is apparent. |
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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 Anlegen?
It is das Anlegen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Anlegen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Anlegen?
The noun Anlegen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Anlegen mean in English?
The German word das Anlegen translates to “investment, construction” in English.
How do you decline das Anlegen?
Like all German nouns, Anlegen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Anlegen
- Akkusativ: das Anlegen
- Dativ: dem Anlegen
- Genitiv: des Anlegens
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.
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