Why does the noun Ausgleich have the article der?

Nouns ending in -ich are masculine.

Examples

der Teppich (carpet), der Pfirsich (peach), der Rettich (radish), der Sittich (parakeet), der Kranich (crane), der Estrich (screed)

Declension table for German noun Ausgleich

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Ausgleichein Ausgleichkein Ausgleich

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ausgleich in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der faire Ausgleich ist wichtig.The fair balance is important.
Ein guter Ausgleich hilft uns.A good balance helps us.
Kein Ausgleich ist möglich.No balance is possible.

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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 Ausgleich?

It is der Ausgleich. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ausgleich is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Ausgleich?

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

What does der Ausgleich mean in English?

The German word der Ausgleich translates to “balancing, compensation, change” in English.

How do you decline der Ausgleich?

Like all German nouns, Ausgleich changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Ausgleich

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.