Why does the noun Fensterplatz 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 Fensterplatz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Fensterplatzein Fensterplatz—
Akkusativden Fensterplatzeinen Fensterplatz—
Dativdem Fensterplatzeinem Fensterplatz—
Genitivdes Fensterplatzeseines Fensterplatzes—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fensterplatz in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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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 Fensterplatz?

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

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

What does der Fensterplatz mean in English?

The German word der Fensterplatz translates to “window seat” in English.

How do you decline der Fensterplatz?

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

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.