Why does the noun Deal 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 Deal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Deal | ein Deal | kein Deal |
| Akkusativ | den Deal | einen Deal | keinen Deal |
| Dativ | dem Deal | einem Deal | keinem Deal |
| Genitiv | des Deals | eines Deals | keines Deals |
| Nominativ | die Deals | Deals | keine Deals |
| Akkusativ | die Deals | Deals | keine Deals |
| Dativ | den Deals | Deals | keinen Deals |
| Genitiv | der Deals | Deals | keiner Deals |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Deal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Deal ist wichtig.The good deal is important. | Ein neuer Deal ist möglich.A new deal is possible. | Kein schlechter Deal ist fair.No bad deal is fair. |
| Akkusativ | Wir machen den besten Deal.We make the best deal. | Er sucht einen guten Deal.He seeks a good deal. | Ich will keinen schlechten Deal nicht.I don't want a bad deal. |
| Dativ | Nach dem guten Deal war Freude.After the good deal, there was joy. | Er spricht über einem neuen Deal.He talks about a new deal. | Ich stimme keinem schlechten Deal nicht zu.I don't agree to any bad deal. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des guten Deals ist hoch.The value of the good deal is high. | Die Bedingungen eines neuen Deals sind klar.The conditions of a new deal are clear. | Der Zweck keines schlechten Deals ist gut.The purpose of no bad deal is good. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Deals sind selten.The good deals are rare. | Neue Deals sind geplant.New deals are planned. | Keine schlechten Deals sind gut.No bad deals are good. |
| Akkusativ | Sie schließen die guten Deals ab.They conclude the good deals. | Wir brauchen neue Deals bald.We need new deals soon. | Ich mag keine schlechten Deals nicht.I don't like any bad deals. |
| Dativ | Er freut sich über den guten Deals.He is happy about the good deals. | Sie arbeiten an neuen Deals.They are working on new deals. | Ich stimme keinen schlechten Deals nicht zu.I don't agree to any bad deals. |
| Genitiv | Die Details der guten Deals sind geheim.The details of the good deals are secret. | Die Planung neuer Deals braucht Zeit.The planning of new deals takes time. | Der Erfolg keiner schlechten Deals ist sicher.The success of no bad deals is certain. |
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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 Deal?
It is der Deal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Deal 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 Deal?
The plural form of der Deal is die Deals. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Deal mean in English?
The German word der Deal translates to “deal” in English.
How do you decline der Deal?
Like all German nouns, Deal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Deal
- Akkusativ: den Deal
- Dativ: dem Deal
- Genitiv: des Deals
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.
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