Why does the noun Druck 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 Druck

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Druckein Druckkein Druck
Akkusativden Druckeinen Druckkeinen Druck
Dativdem Druckeinem Druckkeinem Druck
Genitivdes Druckseines Druckskeines Drucks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Druck in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der psychische Druck ist enorm.The psychological pressure is enormous.
Ein konstanter Druck liegt auf ihm.A constant pressure is on him.
Kein äußerer Druck beeinflusst ihn.No external pressure influences him.
Akkusativ
Er erhöht den inneren Druck.He increases the internal pressure.
Sie übt einen gewissen Druck aus.She exerts a certain pressure.
Ich spüre keinen finanziellen Druck.I feel no financial pressure.
Dativ
Er widersteht dem großen Druck.He resists the great pressure.
Sie ist einem enormen Druck ausgesetzt.She is exposed to enormous pressure.
Ich gebe keinem unnötigen Druck nach.I don't give in to any unnecessary pressure.
Genitiv
Die Folge des hohen Drucks ist Stress.The consequence of the high pressure is stress.
Wegen eines plötzlichen Drucks fiel das System aus.The system failed due to a sudden pressure.
Trotz keines spürbaren Drucks gab es Probleme.Despite no noticeable pressure, there were problems.

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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 Druck?

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

The German noun Druck is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Druck?

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

What does der Druck mean in English?

The German word der Druck translates to “pressure, printing” in English.

How do you decline der Druck?

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

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.