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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Export | ein Export | kein Export |
| Akkusativ | den Export | einen Export | keinen Export |
| Dativ | dem Export | einem Export | keinem Export |
| Genitiv | des Export | eines Export | keines Export |
| Nominativ | die Exporte | Exporte | keine Exporte |
| Akkusativ | die Exporte | Exporte | keine Exporte |
| Dativ | den Exporte | Exporte | keinen Exporte |
| Genitiv | der Exporte | Exporte | keiner Exporte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Export in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Exporte sind wichtig.The new exports are important. | Weitere Exporte sind möglich.Further exports are possible. | Keine großen Exporte sind erlaubt.No large exports are allowed. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die neuen Exporte.They see the new exports. | Wir brauchen weitere Exporte.We need further exports. | Ich habe keine großen Exporte.I have no large exports. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den neuen Exporteen.He helps the new exports. | Wir arbeiten an weiteren Exporteen.We are working on further exports. | Ich vertraue keinen großen Exporteen.I trust no large exports. |
| Genitiv | Die Ziele der neuen Exporte sind hoch.The goals of the new exports are high. | Der Erfolg weiterer Exporte ist wichtig.The success of further exports is important. | Die Gründe keiner großen Exporte sind klar.The reasons for no large exports are clear. |
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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.
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