Why does the noun Anspruch 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 Anspruch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anspruchein Anspruchkein Anspruch
Akkusativden Ansprucheinen Anspruchkeinen Anspruch
Dativdem Ansprucheinem Anspruchkeinem Anspruch
Genitivdes Anspruchseines Anspruchskeines Anspruchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anspruch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der rechtliche Anspruch ist völlig berechtigt.The legal claim is fully justified.
Ein hoher Anspruch motiviert zur Leistung.A high standard motivates performance.
Kein rechtlicher Anspruch besteht in diesem Fall.No legal claim exists in this case.
Akkusativ
Er hat den gesetzlichen Anspruch auf Hilfe.He has the legal claim to assistance.
Sie erhebt einen moralischen Anspruch.She is making a moral claim.
Ich habe keinen besonderen Anspruch darauf.I have no special claim to it.
Dativ
Das genügt dem hohen Anspruch nicht.That does not meet the high standard.
Er wird einem besonderen Anspruch gerecht.He lives up to a special standard.
Sie folgt keinem materiellen Anspruch.She does not follow any material claim.
Genitiv
Die Höhe des finanziellen Anspruchs ist unklar.The amount of the financial claim is unclear.
Die Anerkennung eines moralischen Anspruchs ist wichtig.The recognition of a moral claim is important.
Trotz keines klaren Anspruchs klagt er.Despite having no clear claim, he is suing.

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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 Anspruch?

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

The German noun Anspruch is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Anspruch?

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

What does der Anspruch mean in English?

The German word der Anspruch translates to “claim” in English.

How do you decline der Anspruch?

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

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.