Why does the noun Balkon 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 Balkon

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Balkonein Balkonkein Balkon
Akkusativden Balkoneinen Balkonkeinen Balkon
Dativdem Balkoneinem Balkonkeinem Balkon
Genitivdes Balkonseines Balkonskeines Balkons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Balkon in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Balkon ist sehr schön.The large balcony is very beautiful.
Ein neuer Balkon ist oft teuer.A new balcony is often expensive.
Kein kleiner Balkon hat viel Platz.No small balcony has much space.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Balkon.I see the new balcony.
Wir brauchen einen großen Balkon.We need a large balcony.
Er hat keinen kleinen Balkon.He does not have a small balcony.
Dativ
Ich sitze auf dem neuen Balkon.I am sitting on the new balcony.
Er wohnt mit einem großen Balkon.He lives with a large balcony.
Ich arbeite an keinem kaputten Balkon.I am not working on any broken balcony.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Balkons ist grün.The color of the new balcony is green.
Der Preis eines großen Balkons ist hoch.The price of a large balcony is high.
Die Größe keines kleinen Balkons ist egal.The size of no small balcony matters.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Balkon?

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

The German noun Balkon is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Balkon?

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

What does der Balkon mean in English?

The German word der Balkon translates to “balcony” in English.

How do you decline der Balkon?

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

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.