Why does the noun Farbton 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 Farbton

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Farbtonein Farbtonkein Farbton
Akkusativden Farbtoneinen Farbtonkeinen Farbton
Dativdem Farbtoneinem Farbtonkeinem Farbton
Genitivdes Farbtonseines Farbtonskeines Farbtons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Farbton in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Farbton ist sehr schön.The color tone is very beautiful.
Ein Farbton gefällt mir gut.A color tone I like a lot.
Kein Farbton passt hierher.No color tone fits here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den Farbton klar.I see the color tone clearly.
Ich brauche einen Farbton jetzt.I need a color tone now.
Ich finde keinen Farbton passend.I find no color tone suitable.
Dativ
Ich folge dem Farbton gern.I like following the color tone.
Mit einem Farbton male ich.I paint with a color tone.
Ich helfe keinem Farbton mehr.I don't help any color tone anymore.
Genitiv
Die Intensität des Farbtons ist hoch.The intensity of the color tone is high.
Die Wirkung eines Farbtons ist stark.The effect of a color tone is strong.
Ich mag die Helligkeit keines Farbtons.I don't like the brightness of any color tone.

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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 Farbton?

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

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

What does der Farbton mean in English?

The German word der Farbton translates to “shade/hue” in English.

How do you decline der Farbton?

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

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.