Why does the noun Bolzen 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 Bolzen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bolzenein Bolzenkein Bolzen
Akkusativden Bolzeneinen Bolzenkeinen Bolzen
Dativdem Bolzeneinem Bolzenkeinem Bolzen
Genitivdes Bolzenseines Bolzenskeines Bolzens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bolzen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Bolzen ist fest.The large bolt is tight.
Ein neuer Bolzen liegt hier.A new bolt lies here.
Kein passender Bolzen ist dabei.No suitable bolt is included.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den richtigen Bolzen.I need the right bolt.
Er sucht einen stabilen Bolzen.He is looking for a stable bolt.
Wir haben keinen passenden Bolzen.We don't have a suitable bolt.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem alten Bolzen.I work with the old bolt.
Mit einem kleinen Bolzen geht es.It works with a small bolt.
Er arbeitet mit keinem guten Bolzen.He works with no good bolt.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des alten Bolzens ist grau.The color of the old bolt is gray.
Der Preis eines neuen Bolzens ist hoch.The price of a new bolt is high.
Die Größe keines passenden Bolzens ist bekannt.The size of no suitable bolt 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 Bolzen?

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

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

What does der Bolzen mean in English?

The German word der Bolzen translates to “bolt” in English.

How do you decline der Bolzen?

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

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.