Why does the noun Anruf 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 Anruf

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anrufein Anrufkein Anruf
Akkusativden Anrufeinen Anrufkeinen Anruf
Dativdem Anrufeinem Anrufkeinem Anruf
Genitivdes Anrufseines Anrufskeines Anrufs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anruf in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Anruf ist wichtig.The new call is important.
Ein neuer Anruf kommt an.A new call arrives.
Kein Anruf ist hier.No call is here.
Akkusativ
Ich erwarte den wichtigen Anruf.I expect the important call.
Ich erwarte einen Anruf.I expect a call.
Ich erwarte keinen Anruf.I expect no call.
Dativ
Ich antworte dem wichtigen Anruf.I reply to the important call.
Ich antworte einem Anruf.I reply to a call.
Ich antworte keinem Anruf.I reply to no call.
Genitiv
Der Grund des Anrufs ist klar.The reason for the call is clear.
Der Grund eines Anrufs ist klar.The reason for a call is clear.
Der Grund keines Anrufs ist klar.The reason for no call is clear.

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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 Anruf?

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

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

What does der Anruf mean in English?

The German word der Anruf translates to “call” in English.

How do you decline der Anruf?

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

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.