Why does the noun Betrag 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 Betrag

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Betragein Betragkein Betrag
Akkusativden Betrageinen Betragkeinen Betrag
Dativdem Betrageinem Betragkeinem Betrag
Genitivdes Betrageseines Betrageskeines Betrages

Examples in context

Real sentences using Betrag in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der hohe Betrag ist fällig.The high amount is due.
Ein kleiner Betrag ist genug.A small amount is enough.
Kein großer Betrag ist nötig.No large amount is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich zahle den vollen Betrag.I pay the full amount.
Er spendet einen kleinen Betrag.He donates a small amount.
Sie hat keinen großen Betrag.She has no large amount.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem hohen Betrag zu.I agree to the high amount.
Er hilft mit einem kleinen Betrag.He helps with a small amount.
Ich rechne mit keinem großen Betrag.I don't count on any large amount.
Genitiv
Die Höhe des hohen Betrages ist klar.The height of the high amount is clear.
Die Herkunft eines kleinen Betrages ist unklar.The origin of a small amount is unclear.
Der Zweck keines großen Betrages ist bekannt.The purpose of no large amount is known.

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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 Betrag?

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

The German noun Betrag is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Betrag?

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

What does der Betrag mean in English?

The German word der Betrag translates to “amount” in English.

How do you decline der Betrag?

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

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.