Why does the noun Anzug 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 Anzug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Anzugein Anzugkein Anzug
Akkusativden Anzugeinen Anzugkeinen Anzug
Dativdem Anzugeinem Anzugkeinem Anzug
Genitivdes Anzugeseines Anzugeskeines Anzuges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Anzug in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schwarze Anzug ist neu.The black suit is new.
Ein schwarzer Anzug ist teuer.A black suit is expensive.
Kein schwarzer Anzug ist hier.No black suit is here.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den schwarzen Anzug.I buy the black suit.
Er trägt einen schwarzen Anzug.He wears a black suit.
Ich finde keinen schwarzen Anzug nicht.I don't find any black suit.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem schwarzen Anzug.I help the black suit.
Er gibt einem schwarzen Anzug eine Chance.He gives a black suit a chance.
Ich traue keinem schwarzen Anzug nicht.I don't trust any black suit.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des schwarzen Anzuges ist schön.The color of the black suit is beautiful.
Der Preis eines schwarzen Anzuges ist hoch.The price of a black suit is high.
Der Wert keines schwarzen Anzuges ist gering.The value of no black suit is 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 Anzug?

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

The German noun Anzug is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Anzug?

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

What does der Anzug mean in English?

The German word der Anzug translates to “suit” in English.

How do you decline der Anzug?

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

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.