Why does the noun Anstieg 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 Anstieg

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anstiegein Anstiegkein Anstieg
Akkusativden Anstiegeinen Anstiegkeinen Anstieg
Dativdem Anstiegeinem Anstiegkeinem Anstieg
Genitivdes Anstiegeseines Anstiegeskeines Anstieges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anstieg in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Anstieg ist hoch.The rise is high.
Ein Anstieg scheint möglich.A rise seems possible.
Kein Anstieg ist sichtbar.No rise is visible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den Anstieg.I see the rise.
Er bemerkt einen Anstieg.He notices a rise.
Wir sehen keinen Anstieg.We see no rise.
Dativ
Ich folge dem Anstieg.I follow the rise.
Mit einem Anstieg rechnen wir.We count on a rise.
Mit keinem Anstieg rechnen wir.We count on no rise.
Genitiv
Die Höhe des Anstieges.The height of the rise.
Die Ursache eines Anstieges.The cause of a rise.
Die Folge keines Anstieges.The consequence of no rise.

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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 Anstieg?

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

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

What is the plural of der Anstieg?

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

What does der Anstieg mean in English?

The German word der Anstieg translates to “rise, increase” in English.

How do you decline der Anstieg?

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

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.