Dank

Q: Is it der, die, or das Dank?

It is der Dank. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dank is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Dank?

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

Q: What does der Dank mean in English?

The German word der Dank translates to “gratefulness” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Dank?

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

gratefulness

Strong

Why does the noun Dank 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 Dank

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Dank	ein Dank	kein Dank
Akkusativ	den Dank	einen Dank	keinen Dank
Dativ	dem Dank	einem Dank	keinem Dank
Genitiv	des Dankes	eines Dankes	keines Dankes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Dank in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der herzliche Dank geht an die Helfer.The heartfelt thanks go to the helpers.	Ein ehrlicher Dank ist der beste Lohn.An honest thank you is the best reward.	Kein Dank ist ihm genug.No thanks is enough for him.
Akkusativ	Er sprach den tiefen Dank aus.He expressed the deep gratitude.	Ich schulde dir einen großen Dank.I owe you a big thank you.	Sie erwartet keinen besonderen Dank.She expects no special thanks.
Dativ	Mit dem ehrlichen Dank war sie zufrieden.She was satisfied with the honest thanks.	Er handelte aus einem tiefen Dank.He acted out of a deep gratitude.	Er hat nach keinem Dank gefragt.He did not ask for any thanks.
Genitiv	Die Bedeutung des aufrichtigen Dankes ist groß.The meaning of sincere thanks is great.	Anstelle eines lauten Dankes schwieg er.Instead of a loud thank you, he was silent.	Trotz keines Dankes half sie weiter.Despite no thanks, she continued to help.

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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 Dank?

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

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

What does der Dank mean in English?

The German word der Dank translates to “gratefulness” in English.

How do you decline der Dank?

Like all German nouns, Dank changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Dank
Akkusativ: den Dank
Dativ: dem Dank
Genitiv: des Dankes

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.