Why does the noun Anteil 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 Anteil

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anteilein Anteilkein Anteil
Akkusativden Anteileinen Anteilkeinen Anteil
Dativdem Anteileinem Anteilkeinem Anteil
Genitivdes Anteilseines Anteilskeines Anteils

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anteil in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Anteil ist bereits verkauft.The large share is already sold.
Ein beträchtlicher Anteil geht an die Stiftung.A considerable share goes to the foundation.
Kein gerechter Anteil war für mich übrig.No fair share was left for me.
Akkusativ
Er bekommt den ganzen Anteil.He gets the whole share.
Ich möchte einen kleinen Anteil kaufen.I would like to buy a small share.
Wir haben keinen finanziellen Anteil erhalten.We have received no financial share.
Dativ
Mit dem prozentualen Anteil bin ich einverstanden.I agree with the percentage share.
Er arbeitet an einem wichtigen Anteil des Projekts.He is working on an important part of the project.
Das Ergebnis hing von keinem einzelnen Anteil ab.The result did not depend on any single share.
Genitiv
Der Wert des verkauften Anteils ist gestiegen.The value of the sold share has increased.
Trotz eines geringen Anteils gab er nicht auf.Despite a small share, he did not give up.
Anstelle keines direkten Anteils nahm er Geld.Instead of a direct share, he took money.

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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 Anteil?

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

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

What is the plural of der Anteil?

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

What does der Anteil mean in English?

The German word der Anteil translates to “share, portion” in English.

How do you decline der Anteil?

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

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.