Singular

das

Anliegen

Q: Is it der, die, or das Anliegen?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Anliegen?

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

Q: What does das Anliegen mean in English?

The German word das Anliegen translates to “request” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Anliegen?

Like all German nouns, Anliegen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Anliegen Akkusativ: das Anliegen 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.

request

Plural: die Anliegen

Strong

Why does the noun Anliegen have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

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Declension table for German noun Anliegen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Anliegen	ein Anliegen	kein Anliegen
Akkusativ	das Anliegen	ein Anliegen	kein Anliegen
Nominativ	die Anliegen	Anliegen	keine Anliegen
Akkusativ	die Anliegen	Anliegen	keine Anliegen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anliegen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das wichtige Anliegen ist klar.The important concern is clear.	Ein dringendes Anliegen kommt.An urgent concern comes.	Kein kleines Anliegen ist unmöglich.No small concern is impossible.
Akkusativ	Ich verstehe das wichtige Anliegen.I understand the important concern.	Er hat ein dringendes Anliegen.He has an urgent concern.	Sie hat kein kleines Anliegen.She has no small concern.
Nominativ	Die neuen Anliegen sind da.The new concerns are here.	Viele wichtige Anliegen sind offen.Many important concerns are open.	Keine kleinen Anliegen sind wichtig.No small concerns are important.
Akkusativ	Wir besprechen die neuen Anliegen.We discuss the new concerns.	Ich sehe viele wichtige Anliegen.I see many important concerns.	Er kennt keine kleinen Anliegen.He knows no small concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Anliegen?

It is das Anliegen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Anliegen 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 Anliegen?

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

What does das Anliegen mean in English?

The German word das Anliegen translates to “request” in English.

How do you decline das Anliegen?

Like all German nouns, Anliegen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Anliegen
Akkusativ: das Anliegen

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.