Why does the noun Antrag 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 Antrag

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Antragein Antragkein Antrag
Akkusativden Antrageinen Antragkeinen Antrag
Dativdem Antrageinem Antragkeinem Antrag
Genitivdes Antragseines Antragskeines Antrags

Examples in context

Real sentences using Antrag in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der komplizierte Antrag wurde abgelehnt.The complicated application was rejected.
Ein mündlicher Antrag reicht völlig aus.An oral application is perfectly sufficient.
Kein neuer Antrag ist eingegangen.No new application has been received.
Akkusativ
Ich reiche den ausgefüllten Antrag ein.I am submitting the completed application.
Sie stellt einen dringenden Antrag.She is making an urgent application.
Er hat keinen formellen Antrag gestellt.He has not made a formal application.
Dativ
Dem genehmigten Antrag wurde stattgegeben.The approved application was granted.
Mit einem einfachen Antrag geht es schneller.It's faster with a simple application.
Mit keinem unvollständigen Antrag erhalten Sie die Genehmigung.With no incomplete application do you receive approval.
Genitiv
Die Prüfung des eingereichten Antrags dauert.The review of the submitted application takes time.
Das Ergebnis eines einzelnen Antrags ist unklar.The result of a single application is unclear.
Wegen keines einzigen Antrags gab es Probleme.There were problems because of no single application.

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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 Antrag?

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

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

What is the plural of der Antrag?

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

What does der Antrag mean in English?

The German word der Antrag translates to “application” in English.

How do you decline der Antrag?

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

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.