Why does the noun Beleg 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 Beleg

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Belegein Belegkein Beleg
Akkusativden Belegeinen Belegkeinen Beleg
Dativdem Belegeinem Belegkeinem Beleg
Genitivdes Belegseines Belegskeines Belegs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Beleg in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Beleg ist wichtig.The new receipt is important.
Ein wichtiger Beleg fehlt noch.An important receipt is still missing.
Kein gültiger Beleg ist gültig.No valid receipt is available.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den neuen Beleg.I need the new receipt.
Er sucht einen wichtigen Beleg.He is looking for an important receipt.
Sie findet keinen gültigen Beleg.She finds no valid receipt.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Beleg.I follow the new receipt.
Sie vertraut einem wichtigen Beleg.She trusts an important receipt.
Er glaubt keinem falschen Beleg.He believes no false receipt.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Belegs ist hoch.The value of the new receipt is high.
Die Gültigkeit eines wichtigen Belegs ist klar.The validity of an important receipt is clear.
Die Echtheit keines gültigen Belegs fehlt.The authenticity of no valid receipt is missing.

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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 Beleg?

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

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

What does der Beleg mean in English?

The German word der Beleg translates to “receipt, proof” in English.

How do you decline der Beleg?

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

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.