Why does the noun Charme 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 Charme

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Charmeein Charmekein Charme
Akkusativden Charmeeinen Charmekeinen Charme
Dativdem Charmeeinem Charmekeinem Charme
Genitivdes Charmeseines Charmeskeines Charmes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Charme in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Charme ist bekannt.The great charm is well-known.
Ein besonderer Charme liegt in ihm.A special charm lies in him.
Kein alter Charme bleibt hier.No old charm remains here.
Akkusativ
Ich mag den großen Charme.I like the great charm.
Er hat einen besonderen Charme.He has a special charm.
Ich sehe keinen alten Charme mehr.I no longer see any old charm.
Dativ
Ich vertraue dem großen Charme.I trust the great charm.
Ich begegne einem besonderen Charme.I encounter a special charm.
Ich glaube keinem alten Charme.I don't believe any old charm.
Genitiv
Das ist der Wert des großen Charmes.That is the value of the great charm.
Das ist der Beginn eines neuen Charmes.That is the beginning of a new charm.
Ich sehe den Grund keines alten Charmes.I see no reason for any old charm.

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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 Charme?

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

The noun Charme is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Charme mean in English?

The German word der Charme translates to “charm” in English.

How do you decline der Charme?

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

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.