Why does the noun Anschluss 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 Anschluss

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anschlussein Anschlusskein Anschluss
Akkusativden Anschlusseinen Anschlusskeinen Anschluss
Dativdem Anschlusseinem Anschlusskeinem Anschluss
Genitivdes Anschlusseseines Anschlusseskeines Anschlusses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anschluss in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Anschluss ist sehr wichtig.The new connection is very important.
Ein guter Anschluss fehlt hier noch.A good connection is still missing here.
Kein direkter Anschluss ist verfügbar.No direct connection is available.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den sicheren Anschluss dringend.I urgently need the secure connection.
Wir suchen einen schnellen Anschluss zum Internet.We are looking for a fast internet connection.
Ich habe keinen passenden Anschluss gefunden.I found no suitable connection.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an dem neuen Anschluss.I am working on the new connection.
Er hilft einem guten Anschluss zum Erfolg.He helps a good connection to success.
Ich vertraue keinem schlechten Anschluss.I don't trust any bad connection.
Genitiv
Die Qualität des schnellen Anschlusses ist hoch.The quality of the fast connection is high.
Die Stärke eines guten Anschlusses ist wichtig.The strength of a good connection is important.
Die Kosten keines neuen Anschlusses sind gering.The costs of no new connection are low.

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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 Anschluss?

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

What CEFR level is the word Anschluss?

The German noun Anschluss is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Anschluss?

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

What does der Anschluss mean in English?

The German word der Anschluss translates to “connection” in English.

How do you decline der Anschluss?

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

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.