Why does the noun Export 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 Export

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Exportein Exportkein Export
Akkusativden Exporteinen Exportkeinen Export
Dativdem Exporteinem Exportkeinem Export
Genitivdes Exporteines Exportkeines Export

Examples in context

Real sentences using Export in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Export ist wichtig.The new export is important.
Ein großer Export beginnt bald.A big export starts soon.
Kein weiterer Export ist geplant.No further export is planned.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen den neuen Export.We see the new export.
Sie planen einen großen Export.They are planning a big export.
Er will keinen weiteren Export.He doesn't want any further export.
Dativ
Er hilft dem neuen Export.He helps the new export.
Ich gebe einem großen Export Zeit.I give a big export time.
Sie stimmt keinem weiteren Export zu.She doesn't agree to any further export.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Exports ist hoch.The value of the new export is high.
Das Ziel eines großen Exports ist klar.The goal of a big export is clear.
Die Kosten keines weiteren Exports sind bekannt.The costs of no further export are known.

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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 Export?

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

The German noun Export is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Export?

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

What does der Export mean in English?

The German word der Export translates to “export” in English.

How do you decline der Export?

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

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.