Why does the noun Euro have the article der?

Most currency names are masculine.

Examples

der Euro, der Dollar, der Yen, der Franken (franc), der Rubel (ruble), der Peso

Exceptions

die Krone (crown), die Mark, die Rupie (rupee)

Declension table for German noun Euro

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Euroein Eurokein Euro
Akkusativden Euroeinen Eurokeinen Euro
Dativdem Euroeinem Eurokeinem Euro
Genitivdes Euroseines Euroskeines Euros

Examples in context

Real sentences using Euro in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der goldene Euro liegt auf dem Tisch.The golden Euro is on the table.
Hier fehlt ein ganzer Euro.A whole Euro is missing here.
Kein einziger Euro reicht aus.Not a single Euro is sufficient.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den letzten Euro.I need the last Euro.
Er gibt mir einen glänzenden Euro.He gives me a shiny Euro.
Ich habe keinen einzigen Euro.I don't have a single Euro.
Dativ
Mit dem letzten Euro kaufe ich ein Eis.With the last Euro I'll buy an ice cream.
Er bezahlt mit einem zerknitterten Euro.He pays with a crumpled Euro.
Mit keinem einzigen Euro kauft man ein Haus.You cannot buy a house with a single Euro.
Genitiv
Der Wert des europäischen Euros ist stabil.The value of the European Euro is stable.
Der Glanz eines neuen Euros ist schön.The shine of a new Euro is beautiful.
Die Herkunft keines einzigen Euros ist unklar.The origin of not a single Euro is unclear.

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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 Euro?

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

The German noun Euro is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Euro?

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

What does der Euro mean in English?

The German word der Euro translates to “euro” in English.

How do you decline der Euro?

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

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.